What is another word for Palpus?
50 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ pˈalpəs], [ pˈalpəs], [ p_ˈa_l_p_ə_s]
Palpus refers to one of the appendages found on the head of certain arthropods, including insects, spiders, and crustaceans. This sensory organ is used for tactile and gustatory communication, and it is often referred to as a "feelers." Insects such as bees, flies, and mosquitoes have antennae, whereas spiders have pedipalps. Other synonyms for palpus include maxilla, chelicera, and mandible. These terms more specifically refer to different types of mouthparts found on arthropods, but they are sometimes used interchangeably. Regardless of the terminology used, palpus-like structures play a vital role in the survival and communication of many arthropods in the animal kingdom.
Synonyms for Palpus:
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n.
• feeler Other relevant words:
- advance ,
- aerial ,
- approach ,
- bewhisker ,
- bridge player ,
- chela ,
- deal ,
- digit ,
- feel ,
- finger's breadth ,
- fingerbreadth ,
- give ,
- hair ,
- hair's-breadth ,
- hairsbreadth ,
- handwriting ,
- helping hand ,
- hired hand ,
- hired man ,
- hook ,
- manus ,
- mitt ,
- nipper ,
- overture ,
- pass ,
- pass on ,
- paw ,
- pincer ,
- reach ,
- script ,
- sensory hair ,
- thumb ,
- transmitting aerial ,
- turn over .
How to use "Palpus" in context?
Palpus is a typical Structure of the Hand. It is elongated, cone- or V-shaped bone at the back of the hand. It is used for fingertip movements.
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