Antennomere
- Pronunciation
- /an-TEN-uh-meer/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Antennomere
- Plural
- Antennomeres
Definition
A segment of the antenna in insects and other arthropods.
Etymology
From Latin 'antenna', meaning 'sail yard' or 'feeler', and Greek 'meros', meaning 'part' or 'segment'.
Example
Each antennomere in a beetle's antenna can vary in length and function.
Synonyms
- Antenna segment
Related Terms
Usage Notes
The number and morphology of antennomeres can be important for the identification of certain insect species.