worm-star

English

Etymology

From worm +‎ star. From being a star-shape-like collection of worms.

Noun

worm-star (plural worm-stars)

1. (zoology, pathology) A collection of nematode worms stuck together at their tails, caused by a bacterial infection by Verde1 that causes their tails to become sticky. The condition has a fatality rate of 80% for the worms.

Synonyms

• medusa
• rosette
• sunflower