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Antennae

Verb / æˈnteni: / Another word for antennae — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Antennae are the long, thin, and sensitive organs on the head of insects, crustaceans, and some other arthropods that are used for touching, feeling, and sensing things in their environment.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The spider's antennae were waving back and forth as it searched for prey.
  2. The crab's antennae helped it sense the approaching danger.
  3. The grasshopper's antennae were longer than its body.
  4. The ant's antennae helped it follow the scent trail.
  5. The beetle's antennae helped it navigate through the darkness.

Quotes

  • "The antennae of the moth, like those of all nocturnal insects, are highly sensitive." - Michael Pollan
  • "Antennae, it seems, are the key to insect success." - Stephen Jay Gould
  • "An ant's antennae are his nose and his ears." - Lewis Thomas

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