Definition of "oligochaetes" [oligochaetes]

• Plural form of oligochaete. (noun)

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• "Mystery "snow worms" in a South Kitsap, Washington, yard have been generally identified as oligochaetes."
• "The Arctic has about 300 species of spiders (Arachnida), 700 species of mites (Acarina), 400 species of springtails (Collembola), 500 species of nematodes, 70 species of oligochaetes (of which most are Enchytraeidae), only a few mollusks, and an unknown number of protozoan species."
• "The fauna comprises 51 mammals, 256 birds, 34 reptiles, 33 amphibians, 60 fish, 42 oligochaetes and over 1,000 insect species."