Onychophoran (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous velvety-skinned wormlike carnivorous animals common in tropical forests having characteristics of both arthropods and annelid worms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The onychophoran slowly crawled across a leaf, its velvety skin blending in with the surroundings.
- Entomologists studying the onychophoran observed that it emitted a strong, pungent odor to deter predators.
- Due to their unique characteristics, onychophorans are often considered a missing link between arthropods and annelid worms.
- The onychophoran's mouthparts were equipped with sharp, beaklike structures that allowed it to capture small prey.
- Researchers discovered a new species of onychophoran deep in the tropical forests of South America, shedding more light on the evolution of these peculiar creatures.