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Sucker
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ventosa
a round organ on the body of some animals that helps them stick to a surface
What is a "sucker"?
A sucker is a specialized organ or structure found in certain animals used to attach themselves to surfaces or other animals. Suckers are most commonly found in cephalopods, such as octopuses and squids, and in fish, such as catfish and lampreys. These animals use their suckers to hold onto prey, climb, or attach themselves to rocks or other objects in their environment. The suckers are typically composed of circular muscle fibers, which can contract and expand to create suction, as well as specialized tissues that secrete adhesive substances to increase grip.
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lecca-lecca, caramella su stecco
hard candy on a stick
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fesso, allocco
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
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pesce ventosa, pesce succhiatore
mostly North American freshwater fishes with a thick-lipped mouth for feeding by suction; related to carps
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pesce sonnambulo, pesce noce
flesh of any of numerous North American food fishes with toothless jaws
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succhione, bevitore
a drinker who sucks (as at a nipple or through a straw)
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succhione, pollone
a shoot arising from a plant's roots
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