ClimateAugust 22, 2026

tubeworms

TOOB-wurmz

Definition

Small, sedentary marine invertebrates that live in rigid protective tubes and feed by filtering organic particles from the water.

Etymology

The word is a compound of 'tube,' from the Latin 'tubus' (pipe or trumpet), and 'worm,' from the Old English 'wyrm,' referring to a crawling or creeping animal.

In the news

In the article, tubeworms are mentioned as filter feeders that colonize 3D-printed living seawalls, where they help clean the surrounding water.

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