What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tiny insect shrivels if disturbed (10)" mean?

The definition is "Tiny insect". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SHRIVELSIF ("shrivels if") [anagram: "disturbed"] = SILVERFISH; definition: "Tiny insect" The answer is SILVERFISH.

Tiny insect shrivels if disturbed (10)

Times Cryptic #28803 | 18 Across | 2024-01-03 flower

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