Wriggler (Noun)
Meaning 1
Larva of a mosquito.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The wriggler was visible in the stagnant water, its tiny body squirming back and forth.
- Mosquito wrigglers are often found in standing water, where they feed on small organisms.
- The wriggler's movement was almost imperceptible, but it was definitely there, a tiny speck of life in the murky liquid.
- As the wriggler grew, it began to develop the distinctive features of a mosquito larva, including a long, thin body and a prominent breathing tube.
- The wriggler's presence in the water was a sign that mosquitoes would soon be emerging, bringing with them the threat of disease and discomfort.