fossorious (Meaning)
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fossorious (a.)
Adapted for digging; -- said of the legs of certain insects.
Synonyms & Antonyms of fossorious
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fossorious Sentence Examples
- The fossorious nature of the mole allows it to burrow swiftly underground.
- Ants exhibit fossorious behavior, constructing elaborate underground colonies.
- The fossorious beetles are adapted for digging, possessing powerful claws and mandibles.
- Fossorious birds, such as kingfishers, use their beaks to excavate nesting chambers in riverbanks.
- The fossorious activity of rabbits creates extensive burrow systems in sandy soil.
- Fossorious lizards utilize their muscular bodies to dig tunnels and seek shelter.
- Fossorious amphibians, like salamanders, can burrow under logs or rocks for protection.
- The fossorious lifestyle of pocket gophers enables them to store food in underground caches.
- Fossorious animals often possess specialized sensory organs for navigating and foraging in darkness.
- The fossorious habits of badgers allow them to hunt prey effectively in underground dens.
FAQs About the word fossorious
Adapted for digging; -- said of the legs of certain insects.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The fossorious nature of the mole allows it to burrow swiftly underground.
Ants exhibit fossorious behavior, constructing elaborate underground colonies.
The fossorious beetles are adapted for digging, possessing powerful claws and mandibles.
Fossorious birds, such as kingfishers, use their beaks to excavate nesting chambers in riverbanks.
