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Noun: teredinid
  1. Wormlike marine bivalve that bores into wooden piers and ships by means of drill-like shells
    "teredinids have caused significant damage to wooden marine structures throughout history";
    - shipworm

Derived forms: teredinids

Type of: clam

Part of: family Teredinidae, Teredinidae