worm-star en · NOUN
Etymology
From worm + star. From being a star-shape-like collection of worms.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| worm-stars | Number=Plur | lexicographic |