
Caddis
Aquatic Life
Understand 'caddis' refers to an insect living in water, helpful when discussing freshwater biology.

Caddis larvae are indicators of water quality in our river studies.
Natural Materials
'Caddis' build cases using natural debris, an interesting point for conversations on insect behavior.

That caddis has incorporated sand grains into its case.
Fly Fishing Context
Fly fishers use 'caddis' to refer to artificial lures that resemble the insect.

He tied a caddis onto his line hoping to catch trout.
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