Anguillula
- noun
- /ˌæŋɡwɪˈluːlə/
- Specialized
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Anguillula
- Researchers observed the movement of Anguillula under the microscope.
Examples
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The Anguillula is often found in compost piles.
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The presence of Anguillula in vinegar is harmless to humans.
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Anguillula species are studied in laboratories for their role in decomposition.
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Many scientists study Anguillulae for their ecological roles.
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Researchers observed the movement of Anguillula under the microscope as part of their study on soil health.
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The presence of Anguillula in vinegar is harmless to humans and can even aid in fermentation.
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Many scientists study Anguillula species for their ecological roles in breaking down decaying matter.
Synonyms
A very small worm that lives in vinegar and other fermenting liquids
A very small worm that lives in vinegar and eats tiny living things that make it turn sour
A tiny worm that lives in vinegar and eats bacteria and yeast
Compounds
- Specialized
A tiny worm that lives in vinegar and eats the living things that cause fermentation
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Anguillula comes from the Latin anguilla, which means 'eel', plus the small ending -ula, which means 'small'. So, Anguillula literally means 'little eel', a helpful image for the tiny, eel-like worms often called vinegar eels.
