blackworm

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noun
Definitions
  • An oligochaete, , found in shallow water marshes, ponds, and swamps in North America and Europe, feeding on microorganisms and organic material.

Etymology

Compound from English black (dark haired, black haired) + English worm.

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English

worm

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