pedipalp
Definitions
Either of a second pair of appendages near the mouth of many arachnids, variously specialized as pincers, sensory or locomotory organs.
Equivalents
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Examples
“The defensive movements, on the other hand, involve⟳ the whole of the pedipalp being drawn in towards the midline.”
“The pedipalp trochanter has a prominent process⟳ on its inferior surface, separated by a large area not haired nor spinulated: it serves for the allodgement of the ventral spine of the pedipalp basitarsus when the tibia closes to the femur;”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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