Zoological Structures

noun a fence of wooden stakes or iron railings fixed in the ground, forming an enclosure or defense

• The palisade surrounding the castle provided extra security against potential intruders.
• We sat on the grassy hill overlooking the palisade, enjoying the view.
• Let's sneak through the hole in the palisade and explore the abandoned building.
• Her emotional walls were like a palisade, keeping others at a distance.

noun a raised platform or dais from which a speaker addresses an audience

• The speaker stood behind the rostrum to address the audience.
• The teacher used the rostrum to give a lecture in class.
• I saw the rapper jump off the rostrum during the concert.
• Her words were like arrows shot from a rostrum, piercing through the crowd.

noun a term used in biology to refer to fine, hair-like structures found in some organisms

• Actinotrichia are specialized collagen fibers found in the fins of some fish species.
• Did you know that actinotrichia are like the support beams of a fish's fin?
• Those actinotrichia thingies in the fish fins are pretty cool, huh?
• The actinotrichia in the fish fins act like a strong foundation, allowing them to glide through the water effortlessly.