Falciform

Pronunciation
/fal-si-FORM/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Falciform
Plural
Falciform

Definition

Sickle-shaped; used to describe structures that are curved like a sickle, such as certain body parts or anatomical structures in various organisms, including insects.

Etymology

From Latin 'falcis', meaning 'sickle'.

Example

The falciform claws of certain beetles are adapted for gripping leaves and stems.

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