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bootlace worm

noun
UK /ˈbuːtˌleɪs wɜːm/
US /ˈbuːtˌleɪs wɝːm/

Meanings

noun

A very long, thin ribbon worm that lives in the sea, often hiding under rocks or in sand.

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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.