phaneroglossal (Meaning)
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phaneroglossal (a.)
Having a conspicious tongue; -- said of certain reptiles and insects.
Synonyms & Antonyms of phaneroglossal
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phaneroglossal Sentence Examples
- The phaneroglossal display of the blue-tongued skink serves as a defensive mechanism against predators.
- Chameleons possess phaneroglossal tongues that can extend up to twice the length of their body.
- The phaneroglossal tongue of the African dwarf frog is used to capture small prey.
- Some snakes, such as the black mamba, have phaneroglossal tongues that are venom-injecting.
- The phaneroglossal tongue of the giant anteater is used to extract ants and termites from their nests.
- The phaneroglossal tongue of the giraffe is used for tasting leaves and reaching high branches.
- The phaneroglossal tongue of the aye-aye is used to extract grubs from tree trunks.
- The phaneroglossal tongue of the woodpecker is used to probe for insects in tree bark.
- The phaneroglossal tongue of the hummingbird is used to extract nectar from flowers.
- The phaneroglossal tongue of the pangolin is used to capture ants and other insects.
FAQs About the word phaneroglossal
Having a conspicious tongue; -- said of certain reptiles and insects.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The phaneroglossal display of the blue-tongued skink serves as a defensive mechanism against predators.
Chameleons possess phaneroglossal tongues that can extend up to twice the length of their body.
The phaneroglossal tongue of the African dwarf frog is used to capture small prey.
Some snakes, such as the black mamba, have phaneroglossal tongues that are venom-injecting.
