retrorse Antonyms
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Meaning of retrorse
Wordnet
retrorse (a)
bent or curved backward or downward
Webster
retrorse (a.)
Bent backward or downward.
retrorse Sentence Examples
- The leaves of the carnivorous sundew exhibit retrorse hairs that trap insects.
- The barbs on the retrorse spines of a cactus deter potential predators.
- The feathers on a bird's tail have retrorse barbs that help to stabilize it during flight.
- The retrorse scales on a snake's body provide traction for movement.
- The pollen grains of some plants have retrorse spines that aid in their dispersal.
- The retrorse bristles on the legs of a spider help it to sense its surroundings.
- The retrorse spines on the stinger of a bee provide a secure hold when it pierces the skin of an animal.
- The retrorse cilia in the respiratory tract help to clear mucus and debris.
- The retrorse hooks on the surface of a seed help it to attach to animals or clothing for dispersal.
- The retrorse barbs on the edge of a leaf help to protect it from herbivores.
FAQs About the word retrorse
bent or curved backward or downwardBent backward or downward.
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The leaves of the carnivorous sundew exhibit retrorse hairs that trap insects.
The barbs on the retrorse spines of a cactus deter potential predators.
The feathers on a bird's tail have retrorse barbs that help to stabilize it during flight.
The retrorse scales on a snake's body provide traction for movement.
