Glandular Systems

Pronunciation
/GLAN-juh-ler SYS-temz/
Category
Physiology
Plural
Glandular Systems

Definition

Systems in insects comprising a variety of specialized glands that secrete substances crucial for diverse functions like osmoregulation, defense, and reproduction.

Etymology

From Latin 'glans', meaning 'acorn', and 'systema', referring to an organized network.

Example

The salivary glands of mosquitoes play a crucial role in blood meal digestion.

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