Caddis
noun
A small water-dwelling insect that builds protective cases around itself from pieces of plant and other materials.
The caddisfly larvae live in a variety of freshwater habitats such as streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, spring seeps, and temporary waters.
Often appears as...
- caddis fly
- caddis worm
noun
A soft leather made from the skin of a Spanish or Italian goat.
The caddis leather is used in the manufacture of gloves.
Often appears as...
- caddis gloves
- caddis boots
noun
A small water-dwelling insect that builds protective cases around itself from pieces of plant and other materials.
The caddisfly larvae live in a variety of freshwater habitats such as streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, spring seeps, and temporary waters.
Often appears as...
- caddis fly
- caddis worm
noun
A soft leather made from the skin of a Spanish or Italian goat.
The caddis leather is used in the manufacture of gloves.
Often appears as...
- caddis gloves
- caddis boots
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Aquatic 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Materials
'Caddis' build cases using natural debris, an interesting point for conversations on insect behavior.
That caddis has incorporated sand grains into its case.
Pro Tip 3/3Fly 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.
Pro Tip 1/3Aquatic 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Materials
'Caddis' build cases using natural debris, an interesting point for conversations on insect behavior.
That caddis has incorporated sand grains into its case.
Pro Tip 3/3Fly 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.
Pro Tip 1/3Aquatic 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Materials
'Caddis' build cases using natural debris, an interesting point for conversations on insect behavior.
That caddis has incorporated sand grains into its case.
Pro Tip 3/3Fly 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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