protractile in a sentence
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📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Protractile: capable of being extended or protruded, especially in reference to body parts like tongues or eyes.
Sample Sentences
- The chameleon has a protractile tongue that can extend rapidly to catch insects.
- Some species of frogs possess protractile eyes, allowing them to see better while submerged.
- In many predatory birds, the protractile claws help secure their prey with remarkable precision.
- The protractile nature of the elephant's trunk allows it to reach food high in trees or deep in the ground.
- Researchers studied the protractile mechanisms of certain marine animals to understand their feeding strategies.