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.
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