Aeropile
- Pronunciation
- /air-oh-PILE/
- Category
- Entomology
- Singular
- Aeropile
- Plural
- Aeropiles
Definition
A structure or space in the body of certain silk-producing insects used for spinning silk or releasing gases.
Etymology
From Greek 'aer' meaning 'air' and 'pile' meaning 'column' or 'pillar'.
Example
The aeropile in silkworms helps in the efficient spinning of silk threads.
Related Terms
- Silk production
- Insect physiology
- Gaseous exchange