Gentle little creature (6)
I believe the answer is:
maggot
This clue might be a double definition.
'gentle little' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.
'creature' is the second definition.
(maggot is a kind of animal)
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for maggot that I've seen before include "immature flyer" , "Larva often found in decaying matter" , "youngster to fly" , "Fly larva" , "one that may be in decay" .)