Flabellate
- Pronunciation
- /flah-BEL-it/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Flabellate
- Plural
- Flabellates
Definition
A term used to describe a structure that has fan-like or lobe-like processes.
Etymology
From Latin *flabellum*, meaning 'fan' or 'little fan'.
Example
The antennae of certain species of beetles are flabellate, allowing for greater sensory perception.
Related Terms
- Fan-like
- Lobe-like