annulose, a.
(ænjuːˈləʊs)
[f. mod.L. annulōs-us characterized by rings: see annulus and -ose.]
1. Of a ringed or ring-like character.
| 1826 Kirby & Spence Entomol. (1828) IV. xlvii. 394 Certain intestinal worms of an indistinct annulose structure. |
2. Zool. Having the body formed of a series of rings or ring-like segments. (See Annulosa.)
| 1835 Kirby Hab. & Inst. Anim. I. viii. 236 Their [Cirripedes'] nervous system..approaches near to that of the Annulose animals. 1872 Nicholson Palæont. 29 The lower Annulose animals, such as Leeches, Earth-worms, and Errant Annelides. |