Antennifer

/ænˈtɛnɪfər/ noun

Definition

An organism or creature that bears or carries antennae.

Etymology

From Latin antennae (feelers) + -fer (bearing, carrying), literally 'antenna-bearer.'

Kelly Says

While most people think of insects when they hear 'antennae,' countless crustaceans like shrimp and crabs are also antennifers, and some even have two pairs!

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