teredines (Meaning)
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teredines (pl.)
of Teredo
Synonyms & Antonyms of teredines
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teredines Sentence Examples
- Teredines, the destructive wood-boring mollusks, wreaked havoc on the ancient port city of Utica.
- The teredines had relentlessly attacked the submerged wooden pilings, weakening the harbor's infrastructure.
- The salinity of the seawater acted as a catalyst for the teredines' insatiable appetite for wood.
- Historians believe that the weakening of the harbor by teredines contributed to the fall of Carthage.
- Researchers have developed innovative methods to combat teredines, such as impregnating wood with toxic chemicals.
- Boat hulls and other marine structures are particularly vulnerable to the damaging effects of teredines.
- The presence of teredines can significantly shorten the lifespan of wooden boats and piers.
- Scientists are investigating the potential of using natural predators to control teredine populations.
- The study of teredines has led to advancements in marine biology and wood preservation techniques.
- The destructive capabilities of teredines serve as a reminder of the power of the ocean's inhabitants.
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of Teredo
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Teredines, the destructive wood-boring mollusks, wreaked havoc on the ancient port city of Utica.
The teredines had relentlessly attacked the submerged wooden pilings, weakening the harbor's infrastructure.
The salinity of the seawater acted as a catalyst for the teredines' insatiable appetite for wood.
Historians believe that the weakening of the harbor by teredines contributed to the fall of Carthage.
