earthworm
noun
earth·worm
ˈərth-ˌwərm 
: a terrestrial annelid worm (class Oligochaeta)
especially
: any of a family (Lumbricidae) of numerous widely distributed hermaphroditic worms that move through the soil by means of setae and feed on decaying organic matter
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These signs recur throughout the annals of early Chinese history: unicorns; phoenixes; albino fish with red characters inscribed on their faces; dragons and turtles with mysterious inscriptions on their backs; iridescent earthworms; and more.
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Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 2 Dec. 2024
Even the simple act of threading earthworm bait onto a sharp fishing hook requires learned precision with his left hand.
—Bridget Grumet, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
Plus, enhancements of earthworm castings, alfalfa meal, kelp meal, and feather meal provide nutrients and serve as natural fertilizers.
—Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2024
Little marine worms called polychaete, a cousin of earthworms, have their own special way of surviving a hurricane.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
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Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 2 Dec. 2024
Even the simple act of threading earthworm bait onto a sharp fishing hook requires learned precision with his left hand.
—Bridget Grumet, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
Plus, enhancements of earthworm castings, alfalfa meal, kelp meal, and feather meal provide nutrients and serve as natural fertilizers.
—Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2024
Little marine worms called polychaete, a cousin of earthworms, have their own special way of surviving a hurricane.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Earthworm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthworm. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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earthworm
noun
earth·worm
-ˌwərm
: a long slender annelid worm that lives in damp earth, moves with the aid of bristles, and feeds on decaying organic matter
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