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Teredinidae

Teredinidae

9.9
Sea animals like worms that bore into and destroy wood on ships and piers
  • noun
  • /ˌtɛrəˈdɪnɪdi/
  • Specialized
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  • The Teredinidae family includes several notorious species that bore into ships and piers.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the wood-boring habits of Teredinidae in tropical harbors.

  • Marine engineers are concerned about the destructive effects of Teredinidae on wooden structures.

  • The Teredinidae family includes species that can damage wooden boats.

  • Have you ever seen a Teredinidae in the wild?

  • Marine engineers are concerned about the destructive effects of Teredinidae on wooden structures.

  • The Teredinidae family includes several notorious species that bore into ships and piers.

  • Researchers studied the wood-boring habits of Teredinidae in tropical harbors.

Synonyms

family Teredinidae
vsTeredinidae
  • Specialized
9.9

Sea animals that make holes in and damage wood in the sea, often called shipworms

has identical meaning but omits the word family in the name

Surface Forms

Teredinidae singular
Teredinidaes plural
Teredinidae plural

Etymology

Teredinidae comes from the Latin word teredo, which means 'wood-borer' or 'worm that bores', and from the root terere meaning 'to rub' or 'wear away'. So Teredinidae are the sea animals that bore into and slowly wear away wood, which is why shipworms can destroy piers and ships.