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Definitions for chaetognath
ˈki tɒgˌnæθ, -təg-; kiˈtɒg nə θənchaetog·nath

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. 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

Wiktionary

  1. chaetognathnoun

    Any of several marine worms of the phylum Chaetognatha.

  2. Etymology: χαίτη + γνάθος

Wikipedia

  1. chaetognath

    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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  1. chaetognath

    A chaetognath, also known as arrow worms, is a phylum of small marine predatory animals that have a streamlined, transparent body often covered with tiny spines. They are found worldwide and are an important link in the marine food chain. They have a simple body structure with a head, trunk, and tail, and possess organized nervous and digestive systems.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Chaetognathadjective

    of or pertaining to the Chaetognatha

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of chaetognath in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of chaetognath in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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