arenicola marina

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arenicola marina - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Lugworm \Lug"worm`\, n. [1st lug + worm.] (Zool.)
     A large marine annelid (Arenicola marina) having a row of
     tufted gills along each side of the back. It is found
     burrowing in sandy beaches, both in America and Europe, and
     is used for bait by European fishermen. Called also
     lobworm, and baitworm.
     [1913 Webster]