Definition

A type of small, thin, reddish worm that lives in freshwater and is often used as food for fish in aquariums.

Example

Aquarium owners often feed tubifex worms to their tropical fish for added nutrition.

Conversation

Have you ever seen tubifex worms in an aquarium?

Yeah, I have! They look so interesting swimming around.

I heard they're actually great food for fish.

Definitely! Many fish love them as a treat.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Tubifex** → The word is formed from "tubi-" (from Latin *tubus*, meaning tube) and "-fex" (from Latin *facere*, meaning to make or do). The term refers to organisms that live in tubes, hence the name 'tubifex' means 'tube maker.'

Memory Tip

Think of 'tube' ('tubi-') and 'maker' ('-fex') to remember that 'tubifex' refers to creatures that create or inhabit tubes.

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