lugworm

/ˈlʌɡwɜːrm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of marine worm, particularly the polychaete worm Nereis diversicolor, that lives in muddy or sandy areas and has a long, segmented body.

“The lugworms played a crucial role in the ecosystem, helping to recycle nutrients in the mudflats.”

Synonyms

  • annelid
  • polychaete

Antonyms

  • vertebrate