What does "blackworm" mean?

An oligochaete, Lumbriculus variegatus, found in shallow water marshes, ponds, and swamps in North America and Europe, feeding on microorganisms and organic material.

Blackworm

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An oligochaete, Lumbriculus variegatus, found in shallow water marshes, ponds, and swamps in North America and Europe, feeding on microorganisms and organic material.

Etymology

From black + worm.

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