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Chaetopoda
Pronunciation : Ch?*top"o*da
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [NL., from Gr. -poda.] (Zo?l.)
Definition : Defn: A very extensive order of Annelida, characterized by the presence of lateral set?, or spines, on most or all of the segments. They are divided into two principal groups: Oligoch?ta, including the earthworms and allied forms, and Polych?ta, including most of the marine species.
pl.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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