Any of various invertebrate animals, such as a sea anemone or sponge, that attach to surfaces and superficially resemble plants.

植形动物一种无脊椎动物，附着在表面而且看上去象植物一样，例如海葵和海绵。

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This bat, endemic to Madagascar, was thought to use suction cups on its wings and ankles to attach to palm leaves and other smooth surfaces.

人们曾经以为这种马达加斯加特有的蝙蝠使用翅膀和脚踝上的吸盘附着在棕榈叶和其他光滑的表面上。

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The "detergent" action of soap comes from its ability to attach to oily, grimy surfaces, with the "water-hating" end breaking up molecules at that surface.

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