Arculus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Arculus is a noun meaning A crossvein between the radius and cubitus near the base of the wing in certain insects.
Meaning
A crossvein between the radius and cubitus near the base of the wing in certain insects.
Example Sentences
Wing length (the length from the costal end of the vein separating the arculus from the discoidal cell to the tip of the wing) and wing area were calculated for each of the four wings on each individual.
Word Forms
- arculi
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include media, vexillum, subcosta, avicularian, axillar, underwing.
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