Epigastric furrow
- Pronunciation
- /ep-ee-GAS-trik FUR-oh/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Epigastric furrow
- Plural
- Epigastric furrows
Definition
A transverse groove found on the ventral side of the abdomen of some spiders, typically associated with the reproductive system.
Etymology
From Greek 'epi-', meaning 'upon', and 'gastr-', meaning 'stomach', combined with 'furrow' which stems from Old English 'furh', meaning 'trench' or 'groove'.
Example
The epigastric furrow is often used as a landmark for identifying the species of certain spiders.
Synonyms
- Epigastric groove
Related Terms
- Abdomen
- Spider anatomy
- Reproductive system
Usage Notes
The presence and appearance of the epigastric furrow can be crucial for taxonomic classification in arachnology.