anterocones
noun (plural anterocones) as in strong fondness
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Example:Some starfish have anterocones that serve as sensory organs.
Definition:A marine animal with a central disk and radiating arms that can be found in a variety of environments from shallow tide pools to the deep sea.
Example:The anterocones in starfish are considered sensory organs because they are involved in detecting environmental changes.
Definition:Organized structures in animals that are specialized for receiving stimuli.
Example:The anterocones are positioned on the oral surface of the starfish, adjacent to the madreporite.
Definition:The part of an organism's body facing upwards or outwards, especially when it is involved in feeding.
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