Then the little doll's eyes would begin to shine like glowworms, and it would become alive.
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Glowworms
Synonyms for "glowworms" (32 found)
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The American Museum of Natural History’s “Creatures of Light” exhibit features jellyfish that glow green, anglerfish whose lantern-like bulbs dangle from their foreheads and luminous glowworms that hang mucus-like strands from cave ceilings to attract and ensnare their prey.
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How are lightning bugs and glowworms similar?
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How are fireflies and glowworms similar?
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