flagellomere
- Pronunciation
- /fluh-JEL-oh-meer/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- flagellomere
- Plural
- flagellomeres
Definition
One of the segments in the flagellum (the whip-like terminal part) of an insect's antenna.
Etymology
Derived from Latin 'flagellum', meaning 'whip', and '-mere', meaning 'part or segment'.
Example
The delicate flagellomeres of a wasp's antenna enable it to detect faint chemical signals in the environment.
Synonyms
- Antenna segment
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Flagellomeres can vary significantly in number and shape among different insect species.