peripatus (Meaning)
peripatus (n)
any of numerous velvety-skinned wormlike carnivorous animals common in tropical forests having characteristics of both arthropods and annelid worms
peripatus (n.)
A genus of lowly organized arthropods, found in South Africa, Australia, and tropical America. It constitutes the order Malacopoda.
Synonyms & Antonyms of peripatus
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
peripatus Sentence Examples
- Peripatus, a velvety-bodied arthropod, is a living fossil dating back millions of years.
- The peripatus possesses unique slime-producing glands for defense and locomotion.
- Scientists studying peripatus gain insights into the evolution of terrestrial organisms.
- Peripatus's claw-like antennae are highly sensitive to touch and vibrations.
- A peripatus's body is lined with soft, lobed appendages called parapodia.
- Peripatus feeds on algae, lichens, and other small invertebrates.
- The peripatus has a well-developed circulatory system, unlike most lower invertebrates.
- Peripatus reproduction involves both internal fertilization and ovoviviparity.
- Peripatus is threatened by habitat loss and environmental changes.
- Conservation efforts aim to protect the peripatus and its unique adaptations.
FAQs About the word peripatus
any of numerous velvety-skinned wormlike carnivorous animals common in tropical forests having characteristics of both arthropods and annelid wormsA genus of lo
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Peripatus, a velvety-bodied arthropod, is a living fossil dating back millions of years.
The peripatus possesses unique slime-producing glands for defense and locomotion.
Scientists studying peripatus gain insights into the evolution of terrestrial organisms.
Peripatus's claw-like antennae are highly sensitive to touch and vibrations.
