Auxiliary Vein
- Pronunciation
- /aux-il-yuh-ree vein/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Auxiliary Vein
- Plural
- Auxiliary Veins
Definition
An additional vein in the wings of certain insects, often a branch of a longitudinal vein, that may assist in strengthening the wing structure.
Etymology
From Latin 'auxiliarius,' meaning 'helping' or 'assisting'.
Example
The auxiliary vein in some insects is involved in the wing's intricate venation pattern.
Related Terms
- Veins
- Wing
- Insect Anatomy