Corium
- Pronunciation
- /KOR-ee-um/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Corium
- Plural
- Coria
Definition
The dorsal, often leathery part of the hemelytra in hemipteran insects, typically more sclerotized than the membranous apical part.
Etymology
Example
The corium of a true bug's forewing is more rigid compared to the membranous hindwing.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Corium forms part of the forewings in certain insects, differing from the membranous nature of the hind parts of these wings.