palps
The word “palps” has 1 syllable: palps
It's pronounced as /pælps/
What is synonym and antonym for palps?
In the thesaurus, “palps” has 4 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for palps along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for palps
Meanings of palps
- 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.
Example Sentences
- Palps are sensory structures found on the heads of arachnids, such as spiders.
- The spider uses its palps to sense its environment and locate prey.
- Entomologists study the morphology and function of insect palps to understand their feeding behavior.
- The surgeon carefully manipulated the delicate palps of the crayfish during dissection.
- In crustaceans, the palps assist in feeding by transferring food to the mouthparts.
On this page you'll find 4 synonyms or another words to palps, such as: feels, palms, palpates, touches.
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