caddis worm

British  

noun

1. Also called: caseworm, strawworm. the aquatic larva of a caddis fly, which constructs a protective case around itself made of silk, sand, stones, etc

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caddis worm

Ghee wore a dramatic feathered look by designer Howie B inspired, they said, by a caddis worm — perfectly in sync with the nature theme of the evening.

From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2024

In its natural pond, the caddis worm does not often have at its disposal the picked joists which I give it in the tumbler.

From The Life of the fly; with which are interspersed some chapters of autobiography by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos

The alarm cannot have been due to me: there are not many simpletons like myself who are interested in the affairs of the pond; and the caddis worm has not been cautioned against their tricks.

From The Life of the fly; with which are interspersed some chapters of autobiography by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos

A few hours later, having recovered from the shock of losing its sheath, the caddis worm sets to work to manufacture a new one.

From The Life of the fly; with which are interspersed some chapters of autobiography by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos

To dive down again, the caddis worm has only to retreat entirely into its sheath.

From The Life of the fly; with which are interspersed some chapters of autobiography by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos