Definition of Lugworm. Meaning of Lugworm. Synonyms of Lugworm

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Definition of Lugworm

Lugworm
Lugworm Lug"worm`, n. [1st lug + worm.] (Zo["o]l.) A large marine annelid (Arenicola marina) having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back. It is found burrowing in sandy beaches, both in America and Europe, and is used for bait by European fishermen. Called also lobworm, and baitworm.

Meaning of Lugworm from wikipedia

- known as sandworms, is a genus of capitellid annelid worms comprising the lugworms and black lugs. The following species are recognised in the genus Arenicola:...
- The blow lugworm (Arenicola marina), also known as sandworm, is a large species of marine worm. Its coiled castings are a familiar sight on a beach at...
- squids, while the annelids are the segmented worms, such as earthworms, lugworms, and leeches. These two groups have long been considered close relatives...
- species are described in this class. Common representatives include the lugworm (Arenicola marina) and the sandworm or clam worm Alitta. Polychaetes as...
- before her course finished to take the title role in 'Cherryripe and the Lugworm Digger', which was the first in the series 'Seven Faces of Woman' for ITV...
- knowledge was notably wide, and his main research was on the behaviour of the lugworm Arenicola. He determined its habits by elegant experiments, and showed...
- Lugworm cast, Red Wharf Bay, Isle of Anglesey...
- Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Sandworm may refer to: Arenicola marina (lugworm), called "sandworm" in the UK Alitta virens, formerly Nereis virens (king...
- surface. Major upward-conveyor groups include burrowing polychaetes like the lugworm, Arenicola marina, and thal****inid shrimps. Downward-conveyor species are...
- commonly used as fishing bait, bloodworms are biologically distinct from lugworms. [citation needed] Bloodworms have a creamy pink color, as their pale skin...