Caeca

Pronunciation
/SEE-kuh/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Caecum
Plural
Caeca

Definition

Small finger- or sac-like diverticula arising from the midgut of insects, believed to secrete digestive enzymes and aid in the absorption of digested food.

Etymology

Latin 'caecus', meaning 'blind'.

Example

The caeca of an insect's midgut are involved in the digestion and absorption of nutrients.

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