Asian jumping worm en · NOUN
Etymology
Generally endemic to Asia; that are capable of 'jumping' as high as a foot.
Meanings
- Any of many species, especially of genus Amynthas, of worms native to Asia, invasive elsewhere, that voraciously eat leaf litter, destroying it as a habitat for many other organisms.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian jumping worms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |