Corpora pedunculata

Definition

A pair of rounded, brain-like structures found in insects, involved in learning and memory.

Etymology

Latin 'corpus', meaning 'body', and 'pedunculatus', meaning 'stalk-like'.

Example

The corpora pedunculata in honeybees increase in size as they mature, suggesting their role in learning complex behaviors.

Related Terms

• Mushroom bodies
• Learning
• Memory

Usage Notes

The corpora pedunculata are thought to be involved in higher-order cognitive functions in insects.