ozopore

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The opening of a defensive gland present in some arthropods, which secretes a foul-smelling substance to discourage predators.

Word forms

ozopore ozopores

Etymology

Ancient Greek ὄζω (ózō, “to smell”) + Latin pore

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