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caddisworm

/kædɪswɜːrm/ noun · British & US
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What does caddisworm mean?

noun

A larva of a caddisfly, typically living in water and feeding on algae or small invertebrates.

Example

"The caddisworm spun a protective casing around itself to shield it from predators."

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