Frenular hook
- Pronunciation
- /FREN-yoo-lar HOOK/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Frenular hook
- Plural
- Frenular hooks
Definition
A frenular hook is a structure found in some Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), used to couple the forewing and hindwing together in flight.
Etymology
From Latin 'frenulum', meaning 'small band' or 'loop', and 'hook'.
Example
The frenular hook is essential for the coordinated flight of many moths.