Food canal

Pronunciation
/FOOD kan-al/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Food canal
Plural
Food canals

Definition

A longitudinal groove found in the maxillary stylets of Hemiptera. The groove forms a tube for the passage of plant sap from the plant to the head.

Etymology

From Latin 'canalis' meaning a duct or channel.

Example

The food canal in Hemiptera allows for the efficient uptake of plant sap.

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