
Shipworm - Wikipedia
The shipworms, also called Teredo worms or simply Teredo (from Ancient Greek τερηδών (terēdṓn) 'wood-worm', via Latin terēdō), are marine bivalve molluscs in the family …
Teredo navalis - Wikipedia
Teredo navalis, commonly called the naval shipworm or turu, [2] is a species of saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusc in the family Teredinidae. This species is the type species of the genus …
Shipworm | What's in a Name? - Harvard University
The naval shipworm, or Teredo navalis, is not actually a worm at all. This marine mollusk has a very elongated body with a tiny, reduced shell, which covers its anterior end and is often …
The Havoc Caused by Shipworms Remains a Mystery After Thousands …
Jul 15, 2021 · Compared to wood-eating animals on land, like termites, shipworms have been largely neglected by scientists. As a result, we know very little about how these keystone …
Ship "Worm" Clam - National Maritime Historical Society
Many of these bivalve clams live all around the world. One of the most common in the North Atlantic that infest wooden ships, pilings, docks, and dikes has the scientific name Teredo …
Structure of Ship Worm (Teredo): With Diagram | Zoology
In this article we will discuss about the structure of Ship Worm (Teredo) with the help of a diagram. 1. They are commonly known as “ship worm” and are found in deep holes and …
Teredo furcifera - invasions.si.edu
Teredo furcifera is commonly known as the Deep-Cleft Shipworm. Shipworms are highly modified mollusks adapted for boring into wood. It was first described from Indonesia in 1894 and has …
The Teredo Navalis, or Ship-Worm - ASCE Library
The object of the writer in preparing this paper is, if possible, to add something to what is generally known of the habits of the Teredo, and its operations on timber structures; …
Teredos as pests | Encyclopedia of World Problems and Human …
Teredos are a genus of highly specialized wormlike molluscs that are extremely destructive to wooden vessels and waterfront installations. Before the advent of man, teredos lived in fallen …
Shipworm - Encyclopedia of Life
Teredo navalis (Shipworm) is a species of mussels in the family Teredinidae. They are associated with freshwater habitat. They are herbivores. Individuals can grow to 27 mm. They have …