Articulation

Pronunciation
/ar-ti-kyuh-LAY-shun/
Category
Morphology
Singular
Articulation
Plural
Articulations

Definition

The connection or joint between segments or parts of an insect's body.

Etymology

From Latin 'articulatus', meaning 'jointed' or 'connected'.

Example

The articulation between a bee’s thorax and abdomen allows for flexible movement.

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