appendage

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These cells also sport cilia, and the researchers hoped to harness the appendages as tiny oars to power and move the organoid.

From Science Magazine

They will appreciate the responsive, relaxing design with an ergonomic 6-inch wrist slope that allows plenty of room to rest appendages with the fingers fluttering away to pull off those deadly multi-hit combo moves.

From Washington Times

The circling motion was more relaxed: the rays were touching each other, and they weren't unfurling their cephalic fins—the horn-like appendages in front of their face—to eat.

From National Geographic

Borrowing from both “Dracula” and “Alien,” this satellite phage evolved a short appendage that allows it to latch onto its helper’s neck like a vampire.

From Salon

At first glance, starfish seem to be all limbs, with five appendages lined with rows of tube feet giving them their signature shape.

From Scientific American