caput
- Pronunciation
- /KAH-put/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- caput
- Plural
- capita
Definition
The head or anterior part of an arthropod's body, which typically contains the brain, eyes, mouthparts, and antennae.
Etymology
From Latin 'caput', meaning 'head'.
Example
The caput of a spider contains its eyes and chelicerae.
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Usage Notes
In entomology and arachnology, the term 'caput' is often used interchangeably with 'head', but it is more commonly used in formal or scientific contexts.