Caddis

usgb/ˈkædɪs/
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.
Visual representation of "caddis" - A small water-dwelling insect that builds protective cases around itself from pieces of plant and other materials

Often appears as...

  • caddis fly
  • caddis worm
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Aquatic Life

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

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Caddis larvae are indicators of water quality in our river studies.
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Natural Materials

'Caddis' build cases using natural debris, an interesting point for conversations on insect behavior.

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That caddis has incorporated sand grains into its case.
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Fly Fishing Context

Fly fishers use 'caddis' to refer to artificial lures that resemble the insect.

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