ALS
- Pronunciation
- /A-L-S/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- ALS
- Plural
- ALS
Definition
Abbreviation for Anterior Lateral Spinnerets, a pair of silk-spinning organs found at the anterior part of the spinneret region in spiders.
Etymology
From Latin 'ante-' (before) and 'lateralis' (pertaining to the side).
Example
The ALS are employed by spiders to produce different types of silk, which are used for web construction, prey capture, and cocoon formation.
Synonyms
- Anterior Spinnerets
Related Terms
- Spinnerets
- Silk Glands
- Web Construction
Usage Notes
ALS is specifically used in arachnological contexts when detailing the various silk-producing spinnerets of spiders.