Caseworm

/ˈkeɪsˌwɝm/ noun

A caterpillar or larva that builds and carries a protective case or covering made of silk, leaves, or other materials.

Compound of 'case' and 'worm,' descriptive of insects whose larvae construct portable cases for protection and camouflage.

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