noun
- plural of prehensility; the quality or state of being able to grasp or seize, especially with a tail or limb
Usage: technical/biological; usually used in scientific or zoological contexts
Examples
- The prehensilities of various primate species vary significantly based on their evolutionary adaptations.
- Scientists study the prehensilities of different monkey tails to understand their climbing abilities.
- The prehensilities of the chameleon's tail allow it to maintain balance on thin branches.
- Researchers compared the prehensilities of several species to determine their ecological niches.