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prehensor

/prɪˈhen.sər/

Tradução: Apêndice modificado da primeira par de patas das centopeias (quilópodes), adaptado para agarrar e imobilizar presas e injetar veneno através dos toxicognatos.

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noun

/prɪˈhen.sər/C2formalscientific
  • ptApêndice modificado da primeira par de patas das centopeias (quilópodes), adaptado para agarrar e imobilizar presas e injetar veneno através dos toxicognatos.

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.

    ptForcípula

    • 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.