Word
bootlace worm
Meanings
A very long, thin ribbon worm that lives in the sea, often hiding under rocks or in sand.
Definition
A bootlace worm is a very long, thin marine worm that lives on the seafloor.
A bootlace worm is an extremely long, ribbon-like marine worm found in oceans, often in shallow coastal waters. It usually hides under rocks, in sand, or among seaweed and can stretch out to surprising lengths. It is a type of nemertean (ribbon worm) and is known for its slim, cord-like body.
Examples
- We found a bootlace worm under a rock at low tide.
- The bootlace worm stretched across the tide pool like a thin cord.
- A bootlace worm can look like a strand of seaweed at first.
- The guide warned us not to pick up the bootlace worm with bare hands.
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