velvet worms

A form of velvet worm — Any of the phylum Onychophora of wormlike invertebrates, characterized by velvety skin texture, numerous stubby legs, and the ability to eject sticky slime to capture prey.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of velvet worm
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