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Teredo (Noun)

Meaning

Typical shipworm.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The teredo, also known as the typical shipworm, is a saltwater clam that burrows into wood and causes significant damage to ships.
  • Teredo navalis, the common name being the shipworm, is a notorious species known for infesting and weakening submerged wooden surfaces.
  • Marine biologists were studying the effects of the teredo's unique burrowing mechanism on the structural integrity of sunken ships.
  • In order to protect the historic vessel from decay, museum staff carefully treated the wood for signs of teredo infestation.
  • Historically, shipbuilders used copper cladding to defend their ships against the destructive force of the teredo.

Hypernyms

  • Teredinid
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