Definitions for tubifexˈtu bəˌfɛks, ˈtyu-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
tu•bi•fexˈtu bəˌfɛks, ˈtyu-(n.)(pl.)-fex•es; -fex.
any small bottom-dwelling annelid worm of the genus Tubifex, often used as food for aquarium fish.
Category: Invertebrates
Origin of tubifex:
< NL (1816); see tube , -i -, -fex
Wiktionary
tubifex(Noun)
Any member of the genus Tubifex of tubificid annelids.
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