Danaid (Noun)
Meaning
Large tropical butterfly with degenerate forelegs and an unpleasant taste.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The danaid butterfly landed on the flower, its distinctive markings warning potential predators of its distasteful nature.
- Biology students observed the danaid's unique adaptations, including its vestigial forelegs.
- The danaid fluttered around the fruit, its presence signaling to other butterflies to leave the area.
- Researchers studied the danaid's warning coloration and behavior to better understand its role in the ecosystem.
- Entomologists carefully handled the danaid, avoiding its unpleasant-tasting hemolymph that deterring predators.