Arrowworm
any small, translucent marine worm of the phylum (or class) Chaetognatha, having lateral and caudal fins.
noun
any small marine invertebrate of the genus Sagitta, having an elongated transparent body with fins and prehensile oral bristles: phylum Chaetognatha (chaetognaths)
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