Coremata

Pronunciation
/kor-EE-mat-ah/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Corema
Plural
Coremata

Definition

Long, eversible tubes found at the tip of the male abdomen in some Lepidoptera, which are inflated pneumatically to release pheromones.

Etymology

Example

The coremata of a tiger moth are used to attract females during mating.

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