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Plicatoperipatus

Plicatoperipatus

9.9
A group of small soft-bodied animals called velvet worms that live in tropical forests
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Plicatoperipatus
  • Specimens of Plicatoperipatus are often studied to understand evolutionary relationships among velvet worms.

Examples

  • The genus Plicatoperipatus is distinguished by its unique leg structures.

  • Scientists discovered a new species of Plicatoperipatus in the rainforest.

  • The Plicatoperipatus is a fascinating creature.

  • Scientists discovered a new species of Plicatoperipatus in the rainforest.

  • Researchers identified a rare species of Plicatoperipatus inhabiting a remote tropical forest.

  • The Plicatoperipatus is known for its soft, velvety body and multiple legs, adapting well to its humid environment.

  • In tropical regions, the fascinating Plicatoperipatus plays an important role in the ecosystem as a predator of small insects.

Compounds

Plicatoperipatus jamaicensis
  • Specialized
9.9

A velvet worm that lives in Jamaica

Surface Forms

Plicatoperipatus singular
Plicatoperipatuses plural

Etymology

Plicatoperipatus combines plicato- meaning 'folded' and peripatus, the name for a 'velvet worm'. So the name suggests a velvet worm with folded or layered parts, which helps you remember it is a genus of velvet worms.