ozadene
- Pronunciation
- /oh-zah-DEEN/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- ozadene
- Plural
- ozadenes
Definition
Specialized exocrine glands found in some spiders, responsible for producing pheromones used in communication and mating.
Etymology
Derived from Greek 'oza', meaning 'smell' or 'odor', and 'aden', meaning 'gland'.
Example
The ozadenes in male spiders secrete pheromones that attract females during the mating season.
Synonyms
Related Terms
- Glands
- Pheromones
- Mating
- Exocrine system
Usage Notes
Ozadenes play a crucial role in non-verbal communication among spiders, particularly in mating rituals.