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Insect Appendages Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PALPS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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334%5 Tactile appendages found in many insect species

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We think the answer is "PALPS" which means:

    noun
  • • A pedipalp, an appendage found near the mouth in invertebrates; has a variety of functions but is often primarily used for predating.
  • • A fleshy part of a fingertip.
  • • Short for palpation.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The crab extended its palps to examine the food."
  • • "The spider used its palps to touch and taste its prey."

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New York Times02 Nov 1980 Across 65
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