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opiliones

/ˌɒp.ɪ.liˈəʊ.niːz/

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noun

/ˌɒp.ɪ.liˈəʊ.niːz/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название отряда паукообразных, обычно известных как сенокосцы, характеризующихся длинными ногами и слитными сегментами тела.

A scientific noun referring to an order of arachnids commonly known as harvestmen, characterized by their long legs and fused body segments.

proper noun

  1. C1formalscientific

    An order of arachnids commonly known as harvestmen, characterized by long, thin legs and a fused body, distinct from spiders.

    ruСенокосцы

    • Opiliones are often mistaken for spiders but lack venom glands.
    • The harvestman, an Opiliones, uses its long legs to sense its environment.
    • Scientists study Opiliones to understand arachnid evolution.

    Synonymsdaddy longlegs

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