nonprotractile Synonyms
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nonprotractile Meaning
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nonprotractile (a)
not extensile
nonprotractile Sentence Examples
- The nonprotractile fibers within the jellyfish's tentacles lack the ability to contract.
- Unlike protractile tongues, nonprotractile tongues are incapable of being extended or retracted.
- The nonprotractile scales on the lizard's skin serve as a protective layer but cannot change shape.
- Nonprotractile muscles are found in various body parts and provide stability without active movement.
- The nonprotractile claws of certain birds evolved for perching rather than grasping.
- The nonprotractile chelicerae of spiders lack movable fingers and are used for piercing and injecting venom.
- Nonprotractile barbs on plants deter herbivores by preventing them from being easily removed.
- The nonprotractile teeth of some insects are not capable of extending or retracting.
- Nonprotractile antennae in insects lack the ability to move or extend.
- The nonprotractile calcifications in tendons prevent excessive stretching and provide support.
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not extensile
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The nonprotractile fibers within the jellyfish's tentacles lack the ability to contract.
Unlike protractile tongues, nonprotractile tongues are incapable of being extended or retracted.
The nonprotractile scales on the lizard's skin serve as a protective layer but cannot change shape.
Nonprotractile muscles are found in various body parts and provide stability without active movement.
