Giant Northwest Shipworm (Noun)
Meaning
Giant shipworm of the Pacific coast of North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The giant northwest shipworm is a type of large saltwater clam that burrows into sediment rather than wood, unlike its name might suggest.
- A team of researchers recently discovered the giant northwest shipworm's unique bacteria-rich gills which they use to convert chemicals into energy.
- Marine biologists consider the giant northwest shipworm an ecosystem engineer, as its extensive burrows provide shelter for numerous other organisms.
- Although its body resembles that of a typical earthworm, the giant northwest shipworm is actually a type of bivalve mollusk.
- It is only recently that the scientific name has been officially assigned to the giant northwest shipworm, shedding new light on this elusive and fascinating species.