Cloaca

Pronunciation
/KLŌ-ahk-ah/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Cloaca
Plural
Cloacae

Definition

A single opening that serves as the common exit for the reproductive, urinary, and digestive tracts in some animals, including certain insects.

Etymology

From Latin 'cloaca', meaning 'a privy'.

Example

The cloaca is a single opening found in birds, reptiles, amphibians, and some insects.

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