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Establishing terminology

Penning articles for TOE, once in a while I realize there is a feature or concept for which there is no well‐established terminology. I am interested in knowing how you refer to these. In particular, I find it awkward naming some anatomical features that have no exact or common equivalent on Earth’s creatures. So tell me, what do you personally call the following?
  • The protrusions on a Slig’s face.
  • The protrusions around a Paramite’s mouth.
  • The maw of a Scrab.
  • The flapping ‘ears’ of a Glukkon.
Suggest any other ambiguously‐referenced things. Maybe we can establish more common terms.
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