Scorpion Word Search
Scorpion, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the habitats, species, and behaviors of an animal group sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: CHELICERAE, PEDIPALPS, STINGER, PINCERS, VENOM, CARAPACE, ABDOMEN, TAIL, EXOSKELETON, NOCTURNAL, TERRITORIAL, DESERT.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Scorpion word list, defined
- CHELICERAE /kəˈlɪsəriː/ · noun
- The paired pincer-like appendages found in arachnids (such as spiders and scorpions) and related arthropods, attached to the front of the body near the mouth; in spiders they bear the fangs through which venom is injected. Related: mouthparts, appendages, pincers, claws.
- PEDIPALPS /ˈpɛdɪˌpælpz/ · noun
- In arachnology, pedipalps are appendages found in spiders and other arachnids, often used for sensory purposes or to manipulate food. They are typically paired and resemble small claws. Related: appendages, claws, sensory organs, palps.
- STINGER /ˈstɪŋɡər/ · noun
- A stinger is a sharp, pointed structure, especially one used by an insect, such as a bee or wasp, to defend itself. It can also refer to a strong, sudden blow or a clever, witty remark. Related: prick, jab, puncture, stab.
- PINCERS /pɪŋsərz/ · noun
- A pair of forceps used for gripping or holding something, typically used for picking up small objects or for medical purposes. Related: forceps, tongs, clamps, grips.
- VENOM /ˈviːnəm/ · noun, verb
- A poisonous substance produced by animals, especially snakes, and injected into the body of a victim by a bite or sting. To speak or write in a bitter or malicious manner. Related: poison, toxin, venomous, deadly.
- CARAPACE /ˈkærəpeɪs/ · noun
- The hard protective shell covering the back of animals such as turtles, tortoises, and crustaceans. Figuratively, a protective outer layer or defensive attitude that shields a person from harm or scrutiny. Related: shell, armor, husk, covering.
- ABDOMEN /ˈæbdəmən/ · noun
- The part of the body of a vertebrate containing the digestive organs; the belly. In insects and other arthropods, the posterior section of the body. Related: belly, tummy, stomach, gut.
- TAIL /tɛɪl/ · noun, verb
- The back part of an animal's body, typically extending from the hips to the end of the spine. To follow or come after something. Related: rear, hindquarters, aft, end.
- EXOSKELETON /ˌɛksoʊˈskɛlɪtən/ · noun
- A rigid external covering or supportive structure that encases and protects the body of certain animals, such as insects, crustaceans, and other arthropods. Related: carapace, shell, cuticle.
- NOCTURNAL /ˈnɒktərnəl/ · adjective
- Active at night; having a period of activity at night, typically in contrast to being active during the day. Related: crepuscular, noctambulant, nightly, diurnal.
- TERRITORIAL /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/ · adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of a particular territory or region; claiming or defending a particular territory or region as one's own. Related: regional, local, provincial, parochial.
- DESERT /ˈdɛzət/ (noun: arid land); /dɪˈzɜːrt/ (verb) · noun, verb
- A large, dry, barren area of land with little rainfall and sparse vegetation. As a verb, to desert means to abandon someone or something, especially in a way considered wrong or a betrayal of duty. Related: wasteland, wilderness, barrens, badlands.
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