Dicerous

/daɪˈsɛrəs/ adjective

Definition

Having two horns or horn-like projections; characterized by two antennae or appendages shaped like horns.

Etymology

From Greek 'di-' (two) + 'keras' (horn) + '-ous' (adjective suffix). This descriptive term emerged in biological taxonomy to characterize organisms with distinctly paired horn structures.

Kelly Says

Many dicerous insects like beetles and some crustaceans use their paired horn-like structures called cerci to detect air currents and sense approaching predators in complete darkness.

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