What does prehensor mean?
A prehensor is a type of grasping or holding device, often used in paleontology to gather and manipulate fossils. It is typically a handheld tool with a curved or hooked end.
Example
"The paleontologist used a prehensor to carefully extract the delicate fossil from the rock."
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