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  • Appendages: Definition, Examples, and Biological Significance
    Structures that grow from the body are called appendages.

    Here are some examples of appendages:

    * Limbs: Arms, legs, wings, fins, etc.

    * Tails: Found in many animals

    * Antennae: Found in insects and other arthropods

    * Tentacles: Found in cephalopods like octopus and squid

    * Horns: Found in some mammals

    * Spines: Found in some animals like hedgehogs and porcupines

    * Hair: Found in mammals

    * Feathers: Found in birds

    The term "appendage" is often used in biology and anatomy to describe any structure that projects from the body, regardless of its function.

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