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 …

Shipworm, any of the approximately 65 species of marine bivalve mollusks of the family Teredidae (Teredinidae). Shipworms are common in most oceans and seas and are important because …

ice Oxford, Maryland I TRODUCTION As long as man has launched wooden boats or built wooden structures in the sea, he has suffered from the activities of ship worm. and other …

Teredo navalis is commonly known as the Naval Shipworm. Shipworms are highly modified bivalves, adapted for boring into wood. Its native region is unknown, but it is spread widely …

Jun 10, 2025 · Though they resemble worms, shipworms are actually bivalve mollusks, like clams and mussels. Unlike other bivalves, however, their two shells surround only their mouths and …

Oct 13, 2024 · The shipworms are marine bivalve molluscs in the family Teredinidae: a group of saltwater clams with long, soft, naked bodies.

Understanding the physiology, ecological role, and historical impact of shipworms provides valuable insights into both their beneficial contributions and destructive potential. Shipworms …

If it looks like a worm, and its name sounds like a worm, is it a worm? The naval shipworm, or Teredo navalis, is not actually a worm at all. This marine mollusk has a very elongated body …

Damage to wood by the shipworm clam was often extensive enough to sink a ship! As a tiny larva floating in the ocean, the clam lands on the hull or piling of a ship and immediately begins to …

"It's very satisfying," says Goodell of the research. "We've been trying to crack this mystery for years and we finally discovered the shipworm's hidden bacterial symbiont secret."