Assertion: skunk | /r/CapableOf | spray their scent
Facets:
value: of a duct
type: LOCATION
value: at each other
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: from nipples in the anal gland
type: LOCATION
value: as a defense mechanism
type: PURPOSE
value: to a distance of 10 ft
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: unlike those animals
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: but unlike those animals, which have a duct that secretes scent markings, skunks spray their scent in a controllable stream from nipples in the anal gland.
text: However, the skunk is the only member which can spray its scent as a defense mechanism.
text: There are different opinions: Some say the skunk can spray its perfume up to a distance of 10 ft (3 m), others are convinced that it even reaches distances of up to 20 ft (6 m).
text: Of course you would assume that skunks spray their perfume at each other during a fight (e.g. for a lady skunk).
text: But skunks have even larger anal glands, and instead of a duct that secretes scent markings, skunks spray their scent from nipples in the anal gland that can be precisely aimed and controlled.