Antennae

Antennae

The segmented sensory organs often termed "feelers," borne on the heads of insects, crustacea, et cetera , but missing in all arachnids.

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One of the paired, flexible, and jointed sensory appendages on the head of a crustacean, an insect, or a myriapod (e.g., a centipede).

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The posterior (rear) of the two major divisions of the body of a spider.

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annulations

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antennae

Animals; Spiders

The segmented sensory organs often termed "feelers," borne on the heads of insects, crustacea, et cetera , but missing in all arachnids.

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