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Definition of worm eel

worm eel

Plural:worm eels
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worm eel Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various small, slender, burrowing marine eels of the subfamily Myrophinae within the family Ophichthidae, typically found in the sand or mud of tropical and subtropical shallow waters.

Example

"The marine biologist carefully sifted through the coastal sediment to uncover a small worm eel hiding in the sand."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from its physical resemblance to an earthworm and its biological classification as a type of eel.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Worm eel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/worm eel
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