ozopore
- Pronunciation
- /OH-zoh-pohr/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- ozopore
- Plural
- ozopores
Definition
A small opening in certain arthropods, including millipedes and some insects, through which defensive chemicals are released.
Etymology
From Greek 'ozo-', meaning 'smell' or 'odor', and 'pore', meaning 'opening' or 'passage'.
Example
When threatened, the millipede releases a foul-smelling liquid through its ozopores to deter predators.
Synonyms
- Defensive gland opening
- Repugnatorial pore
Related Terms
- Defensive chemicals
- Glands
- Millipedes
- Insects
Usage Notes
Ozopores are essential for the survival of millipedes and some insects, providing a chemical defense mechanism against predators.