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单词 reptant
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Definition of reptant in English:

reptant

adjective ˈrɛpt(ə)nt
Zoology

  • (of an animal) moving with a creeping or crawling action.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Carcineretidae is a heterogeneous group of reptant and natatory crabs.
    • Next, the transition to a reptant life takes place.
    • Its four legs, and reptant motions show that it is most nearly connected with the Reptiles.
    • The rest of the group is sometimes pulled together loosely as the reptant decapods.
    • The majority of gastropods are reptant, but of these some few can swim.
    Synonyms
    reptile

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin reptant-, from the verb reptare 'to creep'.
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