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bloodworm

Syllabification: (blood·worm)
Pronunciation: /ˈblədwərm/

Definition of bloodworm

noun

  • 1the bright red aquatic larva of a nonbiting midge, the blood of which contains hemoglobin that allows it to live in poorly oxygenated water.
    • Genus Chironomus, family Chironomidae

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