noun
- a red aquatic worm larva, especially of certain midges, commonly used as fishing bait
- any of various red marine worms that live in mud or sand
Usage: marine biology
Examples
- The angler bought a container of bloodworms for ice fishing.
- Bloodworms are excellent bait for catching winter flounder.
- The red color of bloodworms comes from hemoglobin in their bodies.
- Marine bloodworms burrow deep into the sandy ocean floor.
- Fish stores often sell frozen bloodworms as aquarium fish food.
- The bloodworm’s bright red appearance makes it attractive to fish.