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terebrae (pl.)
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terebrae Sentence Examples
- The tiny terebrae of the emerald ash borer tunnel into ash trees, leaving them vulnerable to infestation and death.
- The female leaf miner has terebrae that she uses to lay eggs within plant leaves.
- The ichneumon wasp's terebrae pierce the bodies of caterpillars, allowing the wasp to deposit its eggs inside.
- Woodpeckers use their sharp terebrae to excavate holes in trees for nesting and foraging.
- The terebrae of the giant ichneumon wasp are among the longest in the insect world, reaching lengths of up to four inches.
- Some species of beetles have terebrae adapted for drilling into hard materials, such as wood or bark.
- The terebrae of the ovipositor are used by female insects to lay eggs in various substrates, including plant tissue, animal hosts, or the soil.
- The sawfly's terebrae are modified ovipositors used to cut into plant tissue to create a cavity for egg-laying.
- Certain species of parasitic wasps use their terebrae to inject venom or chemicals into their hosts, which can paralyze or subdue them.
- The terebrae of the parasitic nematode are used to penetrate the cuticle of insects and other invertebrates, providing a means for the nematode to enter the host's body cavity.
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The tiny terebrae of the emerald ash borer tunnel into ash trees, leaving them vulnerable to infestation and death.
The female leaf miner has terebrae that she uses to lay eggs within plant leaves.
The ichneumon wasp's terebrae pierce the bodies of caterpillars, allowing the wasp to deposit its eggs inside.
Woodpeckers use their sharp terebrae to excavate holes in trees for nesting and foraging.
