worm-star

noun

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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Meanings

nounworm-star (plural worm-stars)

plural worm-stars

  1. biologyA 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.

    Synonyms: medusa, rosette, sunflower

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA 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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medusarosettesunflower
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medusarosettesunflower

Origin

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

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APA

worm-star. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/worm-star

MLA

“worm-star.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/worm-star. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “worm-star,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/worm-star.

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