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scolopophore
noun
sco·lop·o·phore
\skəˈläpəˌfō(ə)r\
variants: less commonly
scolophore
\ˈskäləˌ-\Definition of scolopophore
-s
: an integumentary sense organ in insects believed to be auditory in function
scolophorous
\skəˈläf(ə)rəs\ adjectivescolopophorous
\¦skälə¦pä-\ adjectiveExplore Merriam-Webster
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Origin and Etymology of scolopophore
scolopophore from Greek skolopo- (from skolop-, skolops) + English -phore; scolophore contraction of scolopophore
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