Eclosion hormone
- Pronunciation
- /ek-LOH-zhuhn hor-MOHN/
- Category
- Physiology
- Singular
- Eclosion hormone
- Plural
- Eclosion hormones
Definition
A neurohormone produced by neurosecretory cells in the brain of insects that triggers the emergence of the adult from the pupa (eclosion).
Etymology
From French 'éclosion', meaning the act of hatching or emergence.
Example
Eclosion hormone initiates the final stages of pupal development, leading to the emergence of the adult insect.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
The eclosion hormone plays a critical role in coordinating the timing of ecdysis and is essential for successful emergence.