Vocabulary Entry

onychophora

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noun

A phylum of segmented invertebrates known as velvet worms, characterized by soft bodies and lobopod limbs.

Example Sentences

"Onychophora are fascinating creatures that show a mixture of traits from both arthropods and annelids."

"Scientists study onychophora to understand evolutionary relationships among different species."

"The onychophora's unique mode of locomotion allows it to navigate through dense leaf litter."