Clamworm

/ˈklæmwɜrm/ noun

Definition

A marine worm that lives in the same habitats as clams, often used as bait for fishing.

Etymology

Compound of 'clam' and 'worm,' referring to the worm's association with clam beds and its usefulness to clam hunters and fishermen.

Kelly Says

Clamworms are so effective as fishing bait because they're naturally found in the same ecosystem as the fish people want to catch, making them an irresistibly familiar food source.

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