Cervical sclerites

Pronunciation
/ser-vik-al skler-EYE-teez/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Cervical sclerite
Plural
Cervical sclerites

Definition

Sclerotized plates located on the neck region of insects, providing structural support and contributing to the articulation of the head.

Etymology

From Latin 'cervix', meaning 'neck', and 'sclerus', meaning 'hard'.

Example

The cervical sclerites in some insects are fused to form a protective shield around the head.

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