nereis

[ neer-ee-is ]

noun

, plural ne·re·i·des [ni-, ree, -i-deez].

1. clamworm.

nereis

/ ˈnɪərɪɪs /

noun

1. See ragworm
   any polychaete worm of the genus Nereis See ragworm

Word History and Origins

Origin of nereis¹

C18: from Latin; see Nereid ¹

Example Sentences

Among the most common of the polychte worms is the genus Nereis, various species of which are found in all parts of the world.

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There is another species, resembling Nereis procera which I have not yet identified.

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Nereis, the Rainbow Worm (p. 159) may be named as an example.

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The earth-worm, the lobworm, the nereis, and the leech belong to this division.

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Large numbers of marine worms of the genus Nereis, which prey upon oysters, are eaten by shorebirds.

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