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paddle worm
noun
- any of a family of green-blue faintly iridescent active marine polychaete worms of the genus Phyllodoce, having paddle-shaped swimming lobes, found under stones on the shore
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In this way is formed, out of separate blades, a practically complete screw, technically known as a “paddle worm.”
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A continuous worm, being more rigid than a paddle worm, needs fewer supports.
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