CEFR C2

olfactory organ

noun phrase

Meaning

A specialized biological structure used by an animal to detect and process chemical signals in the environment as the sense of smell.

Examples

The shark uses its highly sensitive olfactory organ to detect minute traces of blood in the water from miles away.
In many insects, the antennae serve as the primary olfactory organ for locating food sources and mates.

Synonyms: nose, scent receptor, nasal cavity, chemoreceptor

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olfactory organ (C2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ɒlˈfæktəri ˈɔːɡən

Definition

A specialized biological structure used by an animal to detect and process chemical signals in the environment as the sense of smell.

Examples

The shark uses its highly sensitive olfactory organ to detect minute traces of blood in the water from miles away.
In many insects, the antennae serve as the primary olfactory organ for locating food sources and mates.
Evolutionary biologists study how the olfactory organ has adapted to different environments across various vertebrate species.

Synonyms of olfactory organ

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