"tree worm" meaning in English

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          "text": "“It's enough for me,” Knowlton said.“And if you had the brains to realize it, it would be enough for you, too.” He paused. “You Andromedan treeworm.”",
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          "text": "And how does thee think thy steppa felt, knowing yon treeworm might move on at any time, and those two come back?",
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        "A lowly, parasitic individual; slimeball, lowlife."
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