hairworm in a sentence
n.
Definition
Hairworm: a type of parasitic worm that typically infects insects and emerges from its host to reproduce in water.
Sample Sentences
- The hairworm emerged from the host's body, wriggling toward a water source.
- Scientists are studying the life cycle of the hairworm to understand its unique parasitic behavior.
- After months of observation, the researchers finally captured the moment a hairworm took over its host's movements.
- In folklore, hairworms are often associated with magical transformations and unexplained phenomena.
- The sudden appearance of a hairworm in the garden left the children both fascinated and horrified.