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Antenna

A movable, articulated organ of sensation, attached to the heads of insects and Crustacea. There are two in the former, and usually four in the latter. They are used as organs of touch, and in some species of Crustacea the cavity of the ear is situated near the basal joint. In insects, they are popularly called horns, and also feelers. The term in also applied to similar organs on the heads of other arthropods and of annelids.

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Sensitivity 76% connected

The quality or state of being sensitive; -- used chiefly in science and the arts; as, the sensitivity of iodized silver.

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Antennal 74% connected

Belonging to the antennae.

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Antennal 74% connected

Belonging to the antennae.

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Receiver 70% connected

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One who, or that which, feels.

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