Antennal (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to antennae; "antennal senses of insects".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The antennal senses of insects are crucial for detecting pheromones and other chemical signals.
- The antennal segments of the butterfly's antennae were extremely sensitive to movement and vibrations.
- Insects use their antennal organs to detect sounds that are too faint for humans to hear.
- The antennal sockets of the beetle's head were protected by a hard, chitinous covering.
- The antennal nerves of the grasshopper were responsible for transmitting sensory information to its brain.