Definitions

1. noun

A type of large earthworm, typically with a brown or reddish-brown color, found in pastures and fields.

“The farmer carefully removed the bandworms from his fields to prevent damage to the crops.”

2. noun

A type of large earthworm, typically with a brown or reddish-brown color, that lives in the soil and feeds on decaying plant matter.

“The bandworms in the forest ecosystem play an essential role in breaking down organic matter.”