‖ Annuloida, n. pl. Zool.
(ænjuːˈlɔɪdə)
[mod.L. adj. pl. neut., prop. annuloidea (sc. animālia): see prec.]
The Annuloid animals, one of Prof. Huxley's eight primary groups, placed by him between the Annulosa and Infusoria. Examples are the Flukes, Tapeworms, and Wheel animalcules.
| 1851 Huxley in Penny Cycl. 2nd Supp. 594/1 The Rotifera..present a modification of the Annulose type—belong, in fact, to what I have called the Annuloida. |