protractile
/proʊˈtræktəl/
adjective
- Able to be thrust forward or extended outward, especially of a body part.
- The chameleon's protractile eyes move independently to scan for food.
- A frog's protractile tongue can grab prey from a distance.
- Some fish have a protractile jaw that helps them suck in food.
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