NEMERTIDA
Ne*mer"ti*da, n. pl. Etym: [NL.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: Nemertina.
NEMERTINA
Nem`er*ti"na, n. pl. Etym: [NL. See Nemrtes.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: An order of helminths usually having a long, slender, smooth, often bright-colored body, covered with minute vibrating cilia; — called also Nemertea, Nemertida, and Rhynchocæla.
Note: The mouth is beneath the head, and the straight intestine at the posterior and. They have a very singular long tubular proboscis, which can be everted from a pore in the front of the head. Their nervous system and blood vessels are well developed. Some of the species become over one hundred feet long. They are mostly marine and seldom parasitic; a few inhabit fresh water. the two principal divisions are Anopla and Enopla.
NEMESIS
Nem"e*sis, n. Etym: [L., fr. gr. Nomad.] (Class. Myth.)
Defn: The goddess of retribution or vengeance; hence, retributive justice personified; divine vengeance. This is that ancient doctrine of nemesis who keeps watch in the universe, and lets no offense go unchastised. Emerson.
NEMOPHILIST
Ne*moph"i*list, n. Etym: [See Nemophily.]
Defn: One who is fond of forest or forest scenery; a haunter of the woods. [R.]
NEMOPHILY
Ne*moph"i*ly, n. Etym: [Gr.