antennae

Meanings

• noun

  Long, slender sensory appendages on the head of certain insects and some crustaceans, used for detecting airborne or ground vibrations, electromagnetic fields, and chemical substances.

  - "The antennae of the cockroach are highly sensitive to smell."
  - "The praying mantis uses its long antennae to detect the presence of prey."
  - "The grasshopper's antennae are covered in tiny hairs that help it sense vibrations in the ground."

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Synonyms

aerial , feeler

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Rhymes

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dainty , fainting , painting , raining

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Variants

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antenna , antennae , antennal , antennas

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Etymology

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From Old French antene, from Latin antenna, meaning 'sail or mast,' due to their shape resembling the ends of a sail or mast.

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Trivia

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1. Antennae are the most complex sensory organs in the animal kingdom.

2. The longest recorded antennae belong to the male Rhinoceros Beetle, which can grow up to 8 inches long.

3. Antennae are not only found in insects and crustaceans, but also in some mollusks, annelids, and echinoderms.

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1. Receptor: Antennae are covered in sensory receptors that detect various stimuli.

2. Compound eye: Insects with compound eyes often have long antennae to help navigate their environment.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the goddess Aphrodite was said to have given humans the gift of antennae to help them detect love. In literature, antennae have been used as symbols of perception, sensitivity, and communication.

How to Memorize "antennae"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, thin, jointed appendage on the head of an insect or crustacean.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'antennae' with the senses of touch, taste, smell, and hearing, as they help detect various stimuli.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'A bug's long arms' to help remember the word 'antennae'.

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