Acetabuliferous

/ˌæs.ɪ.tæb.jʊˈlɪf.ər.əs/ adjective

Definition

Bearing or bearing acetabula (cup-shaped cavities or structures); having sucker-like organs.

Etymology

From Latin acetabulum (small vinegar cup, socket) plus -ferous (bearing, producing). Scientific term from 19th-century zoology.

Kelly Says

Octopuses are acetabuliferous—their arms are covered in cup-shaped suckers that give them extraordinary grip and sensitivity, making them perhaps nature's most dexterous invertebrates!

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