brachium
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The brachium of the leg in the scorpion is used for both locomotion and defense.
Definition:A specialized arm or forelimb found in a particular leg of an animal, especially in arthropods and some vertebrates.
From brachium of a leg
Example:The brachial appendage of the mantis shrimp is highly specialized for striking and crushing.
Definition:An arm or forelimb that has been modified for a specific function, such as grasping or holding.
From brachial appendage
Example:Some male shieldbugs have a phallic brachium used for courtship displays.
Definition:A specialised limb extending from a phallus in certain species of insects, used for various activities.
From phallic brachium
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