beard worm

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Noun beard worm has 1 sense

beard worm, pogonophoran - slender animal with tentacles and a tubelike outer covering; lives on the deep ocean bottom
--₁ is a kind of worm
--₁ is a member of Pogonophora, phylum Pogonophora

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Beard Worm

Definition:

A beard worm refers to a group of small, parasitic marine worms belonging to the phylum Phoronida. These worms are characterized by their long, slender bodies and their ability to anchor themselves to hard substrates using a retractable tube formed by secreted mucus. Despite their name, beard worms do not possess an actual beard and are not related to true worms.

Sample Sentences:

The scientists discovered a large colony of beard worms thriving near a hydrothermal vent on the ocean floor.
During the dive, we observed the delicate plumes of the beard worms filtering small particles from the water.
With their unique feeding strategy, beard worms play a crucial role in the deep-sea ecosystem.
Due to its extensive knowledge of beard worms, the marine biologist was invited to speak at an international conference.

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