Corpora pedunculata

Pronunciation
/kor-po-ra pehd-uhn-kew-LAY-ta/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Corpus pedunculatum
Plural
Corpora pedunculata

Definition

A pair of mushroom-shaped neuropils located in the brain of insects, involved in learning and memory.

Etymology

Latin 'corpora', meaning 'bodies', and 'pedunculata', meaning 'stalked'.

Example

The corpora pedunculata are thought to be the centers of learning and memory in insects.

Related Terms

  • Learning
  • Memory
  • Brain
  • Neuropil
  • Mushroom bodies

Usage Notes

The terms 'mushroom bodies' is often used interchangeably with 'corpora pedunculata'.