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prehensor

/prɪˈhen.sər/

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noun

/prɪˈhen.sər/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее видоизменённую переднюю пару ног у многоножки, приспособленную для захвата добычи и введения яда через токсикогнаты.

A noun referring to the modified anterior pair of legs in a centipede, adapted for grasping prey and delivering venom through the toxicognaths.

  1. Modified leg of a centipedeC2formalscientific

    The anterior pair of legs of a centipede that are adapted for grasping prey and delivering venom.

    ruНогочелюсть

    • The centipede used its prehensors to capture a small insect.
    • These prehensors are equipped with venom glands to immobilize prey.
    • The prehensors are a key adaptation for the centipede's predatory lifestyle.