glassworm

[glas-wurm, glahs-]

noun

1. arrowworm.

Word History and Origins

Origin of glassworm¹

First recorded in 1545–55; glass + worm

Example Sentences

Now, scientists trying to learn how the neckteeth work have captured the first high-speed footage of a glassworm attack—and they have discovered that it is one of the fastest in the animal kingdom.

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After the glassworm catches the Daphnia in its basket, it needs just 43 more milliseconds to retract and start to swallow the prey.

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