Pabulum
- Pronunciation
- /PAB-yuh-luhm/
- Category
- Physiology
- Singular
- Pabulum
- Plural
- Pabula
Definition
Organic matter or food that serves as sustenance for insects or arachnids.
Etymology
From Latin 'pabulum', meaning 'food, nourishment'.
Example
The caterpillars rely on leaf pabulum to sustain themselves during their larval stage.
Synonyms
- Nourishment
- Sustenance
- Food
Related Terms
- Diet
- Feeding
- Foraging
Usage Notes
Pabulum is a general term often used to describe any kind of food source consumed by insects or arachnids.