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Definitions for arrowworm
ˈær oʊˌwɜrmar·row·worm
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Princeton's WordNet
arrowworm, chaetognathnoun
any worm of the Chaetognatha; transparent marine worm with horizontal lateral and caudal fins and a row of movable curved spines at each side of the mouth
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arrowworm
The Chaetognatha or chaetognaths (meaning bristle-jaws) are a phylum of predatory marine worms that are a major component of plankton worldwide. Commonly known as arrow worms, about 20% of the known Chaetognatha species are benthic, and can attach to algae and rocks. They are found in all marine waters, from surface tropical waters and shallow tide pools to the deep sea and polar regions. Most chaetognaths are transparent and are torpedo shaped, but some deep-sea species are orange. They range in size from 2 to 120 millimetres (0.1 to 4.7 in). There are more than 120 modern species assigned to over 20 genera. Despite the limited diversity of species, the number of individuals is large.Arrow worms are usually considered a type of protostome that do not belong to either Ecdysozoa or Lophotrochozoa.
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arrowworm
An arrowworm is a type of small, predatory marine plankton found worldwide. They are officially classified under the phylum Chaetognatha and are characterized by their transparent or translucent bodies, their finned tails, and their heads, which contain spines used for hunting and capturing prey. Despite their small size, arrowworms are voracious predators, mainly feeding on other plankton. They are commonly known for their arrow-like body shape.
Webster Dictionary
Arrowwormnoun
a peculiar transparent worm of the genus Sagitta, living at the surface of the sea. See Sagitta
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of arrowworm in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of arrowworm in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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