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Appendage
01
a part that is joined to something larger
02
any external body part that protrudes from an organism's main body, often used to describe limbs, antennae, or other structures
03
a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
appendage
n
append
v
Example
The spider's eight legs are appendages specialized for movement and prey capture.
In their environment, opposable appendages are crucial for primates.
The tail of a lizard is an appendage used for balance and communication.
Many animals have evolved prehensile limbs or appendages to better navigate their environments.
Crustaceans like crabs and lobsters have appendages adapted for swimming and grasping food.
