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Osmeteria

UK
/ɒzˈmɛtəriə/
US
/ɑzˈmɛtəriə/
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Translation osmeteria into russian

osmeterium
Noun
osmeteria pl
raiting
osmeterium
osmeteria pl
The osmeterium is a defensive organ found in swallowtail caterpillars.
Осметрий - это защитный орган, который встречается у гусениц парусников.

Definitions

osmeterium
Noun
raiting
A fleshy organ found in caterpillars of the swallowtail butterfly family, which can be everted to emit a foul smell as a defense mechanism against predators.
When threatened, the caterpillar extended its osmeterium to ward off the curious bird.