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caddisworm

/ˈkæd.ɪs.wɜːm/

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noun

/ˈkæd.ɪs.wɜːm/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее водную личинку ручейника, которая строит защитный чехол из шёлка и таких материалов, как песок, гравий или растительные остатки.

A noun referring to the aquatic larva of a caddis fly, which builds a protective case from silk and materials such as sand, gravel, or plant debris.

  1. Aquatic insect larvaC1formal

    The larva of a caddisfly, which builds a protective case around itself using silk and materials like sand, small stones, or plant debris.

    ruЛичинка ручейника

    • The caddisworm constructs its case from tiny pebbles and twigs.
    • Anglers often use caddisworm imitations as bait.
    • The caddisworm's case provides camouflage against predators in the stream.

    Synonymscasewormstrawworm

Forms
  • caddisworms plural form
  • caddisworms' possessive plural form
  • caddisworm's possessive singular form