What does measuring worm mean?
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mea·sur·ing worm
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Princeton's WordNet
measuring worm, inchworm, loopernoun
small hairless caterpillar having legs on only its front and rear segments; mostly larvae of moths of the family Geometridae
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measuring wormnoun
The larva of a moth of the family Geometridae.
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measuring worm
A measuring worm, also known as a looper or inchworm, is a type of caterpillar that belongs to the family Geometridae. They are named for their unique method of locomotion which resembles the process of "measuring" the earth - they move by drawing their hind end forward while holding on with the front end, then advancing their front end while holding on with their hind end. There are about 35,000 species of measuring worms identified so far, some of which can be pests in gardens or farms, while some are used as bioindicators because of their sensitivity to environmental changes. They are mostly found in North American and Eurasian regions.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of measuring worm in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of measuring worm in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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