caddis
- noun
- /ˈkædɪs/
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caddis
- As evening fell, caddis flies emerged from the water, creating a beautiful display over the lake.
- caddis hatch
- caddis flies
- caddis larvae
Examples
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In a similar way, caddis flies also miss out on mating opportunities in a too bright world.
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Now here's a fairly simple multicellular eukaryote, a caddis fly larva.
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During the summer months, caddis larvae build protective cases using twigs and leaves along the riverbank.
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The fisherman used a bright green imitation caddis to attract trout in the clear water.
Synonyms
A small moth-like insect whose young live in water and build cases from pebbles and plants
A small moth-like insect whose young live in water and build cases from sand and plants
A small insect with wings like a moth whose larvae live in water and build cases from sand and plants
A small moth-like insect whose young live in water and build protective cases
A small insect like a moth whose young live in water and build protective cases from stones and plants
An insect like a caddis fly whose larvae live in water and build protective cases
A young insect that lives in water and builds a protective case from silk and nearby sand or plant bits
A young insect that builds a protective case around its body
A small moth or caterpillar that lives inside a tiny case made of silk and plant pieces
Compounds
A small insect with wings like a moth whose larvae live in water and build cases from sand and plants
A small moth-like insect whose young live in water and build cases from sand and plants
Surface Forms
Etymology
Caddis probably comes from an old name for the little insect and is easy to remember because the larva builds a small protective 'case' from stones and plants. So a caddis is a small moth or larva best known for making its own case to live in.
