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PRONUNCIATION OF WAXWORM

waxworm  [ˈwæksˌwɜːm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WAXWORM

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Waxworm is a noun.
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WHAT DOES WAXWORM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

waxworm

Waxworm

Waxworms are the caterpillar larvae of wax moths, which belong to the snout moth family. Two closely related species are commercially bred – the lesser wax moth and the greater wax moth. They belong to the tribe Galleriini in the snout moth subfamily Galleriinae. Another species whose larvae share that name is the Indian meal moth, though this species is not available commercially. The adult moths are sometimes called "bee moths", but, particularly in apiculture, this can also refer to Aphomia sociella, another Galleriinae moth which also produces waxworms, but is not commercially bred. Waxworms are medium-white caterpillars with black-tipped feet and small, black or brown heads. In the wild, they live as nest parasites in bee colonies and eat cocoons, pollen, and shed skins of bees, and chew through beeswax, thus the name. Beekeepers consider waxworms to be pests. Galleria mellonella will not attack the bees directly, but feed on the wax used by the bees to build their honeycomb.

Definition of waxworm in the English dictionary

The definition of waxworm in the dictionary is a waxmoth larva.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WAXWORM


bloodworm
ˈblʌdˌwɜːm
bollworm
ˈbəʊlˌwɜːm
bookworm
ˈbʊkˌwɜːm
budworm
ˈbʌdˌwɜːm
caseworm
ˈkeɪsˌwɜːm
cutworm
ˈkʌtˌwɜːm
earthworm
ˈɜːθˌwɜːm
earworm
ˈɪəˌwɜːm
flatworm
ˈflætˌwɜːm
glassworm
ˈɡlɑːsˌwɜːm
heartworm
ˈhɑːtˌwɜːm
hookworm
ˈhʊkˌwɜːm
mealworm
ˈmiːlˌwɜːm
pinworm
ˈpɪnˌwɜːm
ringworm
ˈrɪŋˌwɜːm
rootworm
ˈruːtˌwɜːm
roundworm
ˈraʊndˌwɜːm
sandworm
ˈsændˌwɜːm
silkworm
ˈsɪlkˌwɜːm
tapeworm
ˈteɪpˌwɜːm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WAXWORM

waxcloth
waxed cotton
waxed jacket
waxed paper
waxen
waxer
waxeye
waxier
waxiest
waxily
waxiness
waxing
waxlike
waxplant
waxweed
waxwing
waxwork
waxworker
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waxy

WORDS THAT END LIKE WAXWORM

army worm
bagworm
cankerworm
corn earworm
deworm
fireworm
fishworm
glow-worm
Guinea worm
hornworm
inchworm
lindworm
lungworm
pillworm
threadworm
tube worm
webworm
whipworm
white worm
worm

Synonyms and antonyms of waxworm in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «waxworm» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WAXWORM

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The translations of waxworm from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «waxworm» in English.

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380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Portuguese

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Translator English - German

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Translator English - Japanese

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Translator English - Korean

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85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

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80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

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75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

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75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

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70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

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Translator English - Polish

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Translator English - Ukrainian

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40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

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30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

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15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

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14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

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10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

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5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of waxworm

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WAXWORM»

The term «waxworm» is used very little and occupies the 169.745 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WAXWORM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about waxworm

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WAXWORM»

Discover the use of waxworm in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to waxworm and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Beemoth Or Waxworm...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Floyd B Paddock, 2012
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Waxworm
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Waxworms are the caterpillar larvae of wax moths, which belong to the snout moth family (Pyralidae).
Jacob Aristotle, 2012
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The Beemoth Or Waxworm . .
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
HardPress, Paddock Floyd B 1884-, 2013
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Animals Alive!: An Ecologoical Guide to Animal Activities
An Ecologoical Guide to Animal Activities Walter Dennis Holley. Waxworm Larva. I'IAINTENANCE. OF. SPECIFIENS. Arachnids. Female — Top Waxworm Female — Side Waxworm Hissing Cockroach ...
Walter Dennis Holley, 1997
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Practical Wildlife Care
Consequently, in captivity, it is necessary to force-feed swifts on waxworm larvae (Fig. 11.8). Quite simply, the little tufts of feathers under the bottom beak are used to pull the mouth open gently. A waxworm can then easily be put into the back ...
Les Stocker, 2013
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Journal of Experimental Biology
Table I. Kinematic variables comparing normal termite and waxworm feedings and two-way ANOVA testing effects of individual and prey iV=4 individuals, with three feedings on each prey per individual, giving a total of 24 feeding trials.
‎1997
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Mass Production of Beneficial Organisms: Invertebrates and ...
... 177 2423 0.6 7.5 Mealworm** 187 134 2056 2.4 8.1 Giant mealworm** 184 168 2252 1.2 16.1 Waxworm** 141 249 2747 2.3 7.3 Silkworm** 93 14 674 3.3 9.4 Beef† 256 187 2776 0.5 1.8 Milk powder‡ 265 268 4982 2.6 14.8 *Finke ( 2012).
Juan A. Morales-Ramos, M. Guadalupe Rojas, David I. Shapiro-Ilan, 2013
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Frogs, Toads, and Treefrogs: Everything about Selection, ...
Check the ads in any reptile and amphibian magazine for wholesale distributors. Some pet shops also carry waxworms. Waxworm tips: lf you buy wholesale quantities of waxworms, you will need to feed them. Chick laying mash, wheat germ, ...
‎2007
9
Teaching Science with Hispanic ELLs in K-16 Classrooms
Once Corry made this discovery, Maribel noted, all the children in the class started trying to replicate what he was experiencing with his waxworm. Prior to this moment of discovery in the inquiry process, Corry and his classmates could not ...
Dennis W. Sunal, Cynthia S. Sunal, Emmett Wright, 2010
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Function and Control of the Spx-Family of Proteins Within ...
2010). Bactericidal phagocytosis in the waxworm is carried out by hemocytes, which mimic neutrophil function. The injection of spxA], spxAZ, and spxAI spxAZ mutants resulted in 50—25% larvae survival, indicating a role of the Spx paralogs in ...
Peter Zuber, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WAXWORM»

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Jim Morris' fishing report
Bluegills are hitting waxworms around stickups, about 8 feet deep. Crappies have moved to deep water. Fish about 25 feet deep around structure in the mouths ... «Dayton Daily News, Jul 15»
2
Waxworm Bacteria Could Hold Key to Global Waste Problem
Nerdwatch A researcher at Beihang University discovered the surprising recycling properties of the common waxworm. Published June 5th 2015, 1:10 pm. «NBCNews.com, Jun 15»
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How to Cook Bugs: Waxworms
The waxworms themselves have a sticky layer to them, and I want to make sure I'm not serving wood chips. I have to hand-sort them; for the Explorer's Club, I did ... «Munchies_ Food by VICE, May 15»
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Waxworm Gut Bacteria Can Degrade Plastic
Waxworm Gut Bacteria Can Degrade Plastic. Two strains of gut bacteria from waxworms have been shown to degrade polyethylene without the need for ... «Asian Scientist Magazine, Dec 14»
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Can Worm Gut Bacteria Solve Plastic Waste Problem?
The researchers turned to a plastic-eating moth larva, known as a waxworm. They found that at least two strains of the waxworm's gut microbes could degrade ... «Environmental Leader, Dec 14»
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Waxworm gut microbes can eat polyethylene, says Chinese research
The research found that at least two strains of a moth larva, known as a waxworm, have gut microbes that could degrade polyethylene without a pretreatment ... «Biobased Digest, Dec 14»
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A Worm's Gut Could Help Dispose of Plastic Trash
Waxworms get their name from their preferred living situation—as parasites in bee colonies, where they munch their way through their hosts' waxy hive. «Smithsonian, Dec 14»
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Scientists Discover that Worm Gut Bacteria Degrades Plastic
In this case, the researchers found that at least two strains of the waxworm's gut microbes could degrade polyethylene without a pretreatment step. These results ... «Science World Report, Dec 14»
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Gut bacteria from a worm can degrade plastic
The researchers turned to a plastic-eating moth larva, known as a waxworm. They found that at least two strains of the waxworm's gut microbes could degrade ... «Nanowerk, Dec 14»
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How about a waxworm taco, some larvae ceviche, or a few soy …
Welcome to the world of entomophagy! Instead of fixating on the usual sources of animal protein, omnivores should consider the creepy-crawlies that live in such ... «Treehugger, Oct 14»

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