Word
bootlace worm
A bootlace worm is a very long, thin marine worm that lives on the seafloor.
Meanings
A very long, thin ribbon worm that lives in the sea, often hiding under rocks or in sand.
Definition
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.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes write it as two words without the hyphen (boot lace worm) instead of the standard compound form bootlace worm.
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