Asian jumping worm
Asian jumping worm noun: any of many species, especially of genus Amynthas, of worms native to Asia, invasive elsewhere, that voraciously eat leaf litter, destroying it as a habitat for many other organisms.
Noun
Asian jumping worm (plural Asian jumping worms)
- Any of many species, especially of genus Amynthas, of worms native to Asia, invasive elsewhere, that voraciously eat leaf litter, destroying it as a habitat for many other organisms.
- Synonyms:
- Alabama jumper, crazy worm, snake worm
Synonyms of Asian jumping worm
- Alabama jumper
- crazy worm
- snake worm
Forms of Asian jumping worm
| plural | Asian jumping worms |
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Origin of Asian jumping worm
Generally endemic to Asia; that are capable of 'jumping' as high as a foot.
Questions about Asian jumping worm
- What does Asian jumping worm mean?
- Asian jumping worm means any of many species, especially of genus Amynthas, of worms native to Asia, invasive elsewhere, that voraciously eat leaf litter, destroying it as a habitat for many other organisms.
- What part of speech is Asian jumping worm?
- Asian jumping worm is a noun.
- What is the plural of Asian jumping worm?
- The plural of Asian jumping worm is Asian jumping worms.
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