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Meaning of antennapedia | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A homeobox protein (and associated gene) whose overexpression in the head segment of insects can lead to the formation of legs instead of antennae.

uncountable

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

antennariid antennarity Antennas antennation antennæ antennectomy

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