annulata Meaning, Definition & Usage

An`nu*la"ta noun plural

Etymology

Neut. pl., fr. L. annulatus ringed.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) A class of articulate animals, nearly equivalent to Annelida, including the marine annelids, earthworms, Gephyrea, Gymnotoma, leeches, etc. See Annelida.