Milk gland
- Pronunciation
- /MILK GLAND/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Milk gland
- Plural
- Milk glands
Definition
A specialized organ in certain insects that produces nutrient-rich secretions to nourish their developing larvae.
Etymology
From Latin 'lac', meaning 'milk' and 'glandula', meaning 'small gland'.
Example
Milk glands are found in certain insect species, providing essential nutrition to their larvae.
Related Terms
- Larvae
- Nutrition
- Parental care