Furcate
- Pronunciation
- /ˈfər-ˌkāt/
- Category
- Morphology
- Singular
- Furcate
- Plural
- Furcates
Definition
Having a forked appearance.
Etymology
From Latin 'furca' meaning 'fork'.
Example
The antennae of some insects are furcate, splitting into two distinct branches.
Synonyms
- Forked
- Bifurcated
Related Terms
- Bifurcation
- Branching
Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe the structure of various anatomical features in entomology and arachnology.