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Definition of Lugworms

Lugworm
Lugworm Lug"worm`, n. [1st lug + worm.] (Zo["o]l.) A large marine annelid (Arenicola marina) having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back. It is found burrowing in sandy beaches, both in America and Europe, and is used for bait by European fishermen. Called also lobworm, and baitworm.

Meaning of Lugworms from wikipedia

- capitellid annelid worms comprising the lugworms and black lugs. A.cristata is the dominant warm-water lugworm on the s****s of North America and Humboldt...
- species of lugworm also found in the UK is the black lugworm (Arenicola defodiens). As well as growing larger than blow lugworms, black lugworms are generally...
- commonly-used as fishing bait, bloodworms are biologically-distinct from lugworms. Bloodworms have a creamy pink color, as their pale skin allows their red...
- Herbivorous insects, such as caterpillars and leaf beetles – fr**** Earthworms, lugworms etc. – worm castings (**** extruded at ground surface) **** when used...
- have fifty to a hundred lugworms per square metre and the sand is consequently being perpetually recycled by the worms. The lugworm maintains a constant...
- Arenicolidae is a family of marine polychaete worms. They are commonly known as lugworms and the little coils of sand they produce are commonly seen on the beach...
- species are described in this class. Common representatives include the lugworm (Arenicola marina) and the sandworm or clam worm Alitta. Polychaetes as...
- Lugworm cast, Red Wharf Bay, Isle of Anglesey...
- foraging for organisms that dwell in sand or mud, such as razor clams, lugworms and spoon worms. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Buckets and spades...
- knowledge was notably wide, and his main research was on the behaviour of the lugworm Arenicola. He determined its habits by elegant experiments, and showed...