anguillula aceti

noun

Meaning

A microscopic nematode worm that feeds on the bacteria found in fermenting vinegar.

Examples

  • The vinegar eel, or anguillula aceti, is harmless to humans even if accidentally ingested.
  • Microbiologists often study anguillula aceti to understand the ecology of vinegar production.

Synonyms: vinegar eel, nematode, roundworm, turbatrix aceti