Vermiform
- Pronunciation
- /VER-mih-form/
- Category
- Morphology
- Singular
- Vermiform
- Plural
- Vermiforms
Definition
Having a shape or form resembling that of a worm.
Etymology
From Latin 'vermis', meaning 'worm', and 'forma', meaning 'shape' or 'form'.
Example
The larval stage of some insects, such as certain beetles, is vermiform.
Synonyms
- Worm-shaped
- Serpentine
Related Terms
- Larva
- Nematode
- Caterpillar
Usage Notes
Often used to describe the elongated, cylindrical body shape of certain insect larvae or other invertebrates.