Corbicula
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Corbicula is a noun meaning plural of corbiculum.
Meaning
plural of corbiculum.
More Meanings
- (entomology) A bee's pollen basket; in honeybees and close relatives, the corbiculae are located on the outer (lateral) surface of the hind tibia.
Word Forms
- corbiculae
Synonyms for corbicula
Depending on context, synonyms include corbiculum.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include corbiculate, brood, bolboceratid, anthocorid, corydalid, corotocine.
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