hairworm (Meaning)
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hairworm ()
A nematoid worm of the genus Gordius, resembling a hair. See Gordius.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hairworm
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hairworm Sentence Examples
- The infected grasshopper flailed its body violently, trying to dislodge the parasitic hairworm.
- The hairworm emerged from the host's body, its long, slender form wriggling in the sunlight.
- Biologists discovered a new species of hairworm that infects crickets and manipulates their behavior.
- Scientists are studying hairworms to understand how parasites influence host behavior and physiology.
- The hairworm's larvae attach to aquatic insects, eventually burrowing into their bodies and developing into adult parasites.
- Birds and other predators often ingest hairworms, which can lead to the transmission of the parasite to new hosts.
- The life cycle of the hairworm is intricate and involves multiple stages of development in different host species.
- Researchers are exploring the potential use of hairworms as a natural insect control method.
- The hairworm's ability to manipulate host behavior has fascinated entomologists and ecologists alike.
- The discovery of hairworms in new geographic regions highlights the adaptability and diversity of these parasitic nematodes.
FAQs About the word hairworm
A nematoid worm of the genus Gordius, resembling a hair. See Gordius.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The infected grasshopper flailed its body violently, trying to dislodge the parasitic hairworm.
The hairworm emerged from the host's body, its long, slender form wriggling in the sunlight.
Biologists discovered a new species of hairworm that infects crickets and manipulates their behavior.
Scientists are studying hairworms to understand how parasites influence host behavior and physiology.
