lobworm

/ˈlɒbˌwɜːrm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of marine worm, typically a polychaete of the family Terebellidae, often found in sandy or muddy areas.

“The diver had to navigate carefully to avoid disturbing the lobworms in the ocean floor.”

Synonyms

  • marine worm
  • polychaete

Antonyms

  • land-dwelling invertebrate
  • terrestrial worm