PALOLO WORM
\palˈɒlə͡ʊ wˈɜːm], \palˈɒləʊ wˈɜːm], \p_a_l_ˈɒ_l_əʊ w_ˈɜː_m]\
Definitions of PALOLO WORM
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A polystome worm (Palolo viridis) that burrows in the coral reefs of certain of the Pacific Islands. A little before the last quarter of the moon in October and November, they swarm in vast numbers at the surface of the sea for breeding, and are gathered and highly esteemed as food by the natives. An allied species inhabits the tropical Atlantic and swarms in June or July.
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A polystome worm (Palolo viridis) that burrows in the coral reefs of certain of the Pacific Islands. A little before the last quarter of the moon in October and November, they swarm in vast numbers at the surface of the sea for breeding, and are gathered and highly esteemed as food by the natives. An allied species inhabits the tropical Atlantic and swarms in June or July.
By Noah Webster.
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