Spongillafly (Noun)
Meaning
Hairy-bodied insect whose larvae feed on freshwater sponges.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The spongillafly's distinctive hairy body is an effective adaptation for trapping air around its body while underwater.
- In the midst of aquatic life, the spongillafly silently drifts down towards its unsuspecting prey, the freshwater sponge.
- The larvae of the spongillafly are known to feed on the tissues of certain types of freshwater sponges.
- Spongillafly larvae were found in unexpectedly high numbers within the cells of the freshwater sponge sample collected from the lake.
- Scientists have been observing the behavior of the spongillafly in various freshwater settings, making new discoveries about its role in the aquatic ecosystem.