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worm-star en · NOUN

Etymology

From worm + star. From being a star-shape-like collection of worms.

Meanings

  1. A collection of nematode worms stuck together at their tails, caused by a bacterial infection by Verde1 that causes their tails to become sticky. The condition has a fatality rate of 80% for the worms.

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Synonyms

rosette · sunflower · medusa