annulate
- Pronunciation
- /AN-yuh-lit/
- Category
- Morphology
- Singular
- annulate
- Plural
- annulates
Definition
Having or consisting of ring-like segments or structures.
Etymology
From Latin 'annulatus', derived from 'annulus', meaning 'little ring'.
Example
The annulate appearance of certain insect larvae helps in their identification and classification.
Synonyms
- Ringed
- Segmented
Related Terms
- Annulation
- Segment
- Ring
Usage Notes
The term is often used to describe the segmented bodies of some invertebrates, including certain insect larvae and worms.