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toxicognath

/ˈtɒk.sɪ.kɒɡ.næθ/

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noun

/ˈtɒk.sɪ.kɒɡ.næθ/formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее одну из пары ядовитых клыков, расположенных на видоизменённой передней паре ног многоножки.

A noun referring to either of a pair of poison fangs found in the modified front pair of legs of a centipede.

  1. Poison fang of a centipedeC2formalscientific

    Either of a pair of modified front legs in centipedes that function as venom-injecting fangs.

    ruЯдовитый коготь многоножки

    • The centipede used its toxicognaths to subdue its prey.
    • Each toxicognath is connected to a venom gland.
    • The toxicognath is a key adaptation for the centipede's predatory lifestyle.