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velvet worm

/ˈvɛlvɪt wɜːm/

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/ˈvɛlvɪt wɜːm/formalscientific
  • ruБархатный червь — это небольшое беспозвоночное с мягким телом, похожее на гусеницу, относящееся к типу Онихофоры. Они известны своей бархатистой текстурой, многочисленными парами коротких ножек и способностью выбрасывать липкую слизь для ловли добычи.

A velvet worm is a small, soft-bodied, caterpillar-like invertebrate belonging to the phylum Onychophora. They are known for their velvety texture, numerous pairs of stubby legs, and their ability to squirt a sticky slime to capture prey.

  1. OnychophoranC2formal

    A soft-bodied, many-legged invertebrate animal belonging to the phylum Onychophora, found in tropical and temperate forests.

    ruОнихофора

    • The velvet worm captures its prey by spraying a sticky slime.
    • Velvet worms are considered living fossils, having changed little in millions of years.
    • Researchers study velvet worms to understand the evolution of arthropods.