Protrusible (Adjective)
Meaning
Capable of being thrust forward, as the tongue.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The lizard's protrusible tongue was perfectly adapted for catching unsuspecting insects.
- Some species of snakes possess a protrusible tongue that they use to sense their surroundings.
- The insectivorous frog has a long, protrusible tongue that it uses to catch prey.
- Certain breeds of dogs have protrusible tongues that often hang from their mouths.
- Some lizards use their highly protrusible tongues to deter predators by making rapid flashing motions.