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Definition of tubifex

tubifex

/ˈtuːbəˌfɛks/
tu · bi · fex
Plural:tubifexes
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tubifex Lexical Profile

tubifex Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small, slender aquatic annelid worm of the genus Tubifex that inhabits the muddy bottoms of lakes and streams, constructing tube-like casings and frequently used as live food for aquarium fish.

Example

"The aquarist purchased a fresh batch of tubifex to feed the growing guppies in the breeding tank."

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• Nearby Words

tuberous begonia
tubeshoulder
tubesnout
tubifex
tuckbox
tuckerbox
tucson

Word Origin & Etymology

Modern Latin, coined from the Latin 'tubus' (tube) and the suffix '-fex' (maker, from 'facere', to make), referring to the worm's habit of constructing tubular cases in the mud.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tubifex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tubifex
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