Anal Cell
- Pronunciation
- /an-al sell/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Anal Cell
- Plural
- Anal Cells
Definition
A cell in the anal area (anal lobe) of a wing, usually found in insects.
Etymology
From the Latin word 'anus' meaning 'ring' or 'circle' and the term 'cell' used to describe the enclosed areas in the wing membrane.
Example
The anal cells are crucial in understanding the development of the venation patterns on the wings of various insects.