Accessory pulsatile hearts
- Pronunciation
- /ak-SES-soh-ree PUL-suh-til HARTS/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Accessory pulsatile heart
- Plural
- Accessory pulsatile hearts
Definition
Small, sac-like structures found in various locations within the insect body that act as auxiliary pumps to help circulate hemolymph.
Etymology
From Latin 'accessorius', meaning 'additional' or 'accessory', and Latin 'puls' from 'pulsare' meaning 'to beat' and Greek 'kardia' meaning 'heart'.
Example
Accessory pulsatile hearts are found at the base of antennae, legs, and wings in some insects.
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Usage Notes
Their presence and location vary depending on the insect species.