Festoons
- Pronunciation
- /fest-oons/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Festoon
- Plural
- Festoons
Definition
A term used in arachnology to refer to the small, rectangular areas along the back margins of some ticks that aid in their coating and expansion when they feed.
Etymology
From Latin 'festo', meaning 'a festoon or garland'.
Example
The festoons on the tick's body allow it to expand while feeding.