apex

Pronunciation: /AY-peks/

Category: Anatomy

Singular: apex

Plural: apices

Definition

The tip or outermost part of an organ or structure, such as the tip of an insect's wing.

Etymology

From Latin 'apex', meaning 'summit' or 'peak'.

Example

The apex of the dragonfly's wing is typically narrower and may have specific coloration.

Synonyms

Tip
Peak
Summit

Related Terms

Apical
Wing
Insect morphology

Usage Notes

The term 'apex' is often used to describe the very end point of various anatomical structures in entomology. It is associated with the term 'apical,' which refers to anything related to the apex.