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peripatopsidae

/ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɒpsɪdiː/

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noun

/ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɒpsɪdiː/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство бархатных червей (Onychophora), характеризующееся множеством ног и бархатистой текстурой, встречающееся в основном в Южном полушарии.

A taxonomic family of velvet worms (Onychophora), characterized by their many legs and velvet-like texture, found primarily in the Southern Hemisphere.

proper noun

  1. A family of velvet wormsC2formalscientific

    A family of Onychophora, which are small, soft-bodied, segmented invertebrates that live in moist environments and have a velvety appearance.

    ruСемейство бархатных червей

    • The Peripatopsidae family is found in the Southern Hemisphere.
    • Scientists study Peripatopsidae to understand the evolution of arthropods.
    • These velvet worms, belonging to Peripatopsidae, hunt using a sticky slime.