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caseworm

/ˈkeɪs.wɜːm/

翻译: 指某些昆虫的幼虫,会用植物碎片、沙粒等为自己筑一个保护性的外壳或鞘,并携带它移动。常见于蓑蛾(袋蛾)幼虫和石蛾(毛翅目)幼虫。

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/ˈkeɪs.wɜːm/C2formalscientific
  • zh指某些昆虫的幼虫,会用植物碎片、沙粒等为自己筑一个保护性的外壳或鞘,并携带它移动。常见于蓑蛾(袋蛾)幼虫和石蛾(毛翅目)幼虫。

A noun referring to the larva of certain insects that builds a protective case or covering around its body.

  1. Larva with a protective caseC2formalscientific

    An insect larva, such as a caddisfly larva, that builds a protective tube or case around its body using silk and materials like sand, twigs, or leaves.

    zh护囊幼虫

    • The caseworm constructs its shelter from tiny pebbles and plant debris.
    • Under the microscope, the caseworm's intricate case is a marvel of natural engineering.
    • Biologists study the caseworm to understand aquatic insect behavior.

    同义词caddisworm