Pectinate
- Pronunciation
- /pek-TIN-it/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Pectin
- Plural
- Pectines
Definition
Comb-like sensory structures found on the underside of a scorpion's abdomen, used for detecting ground vibrations and chemical stimuli.
Etymology
From Latin 'pecten', meaning 'comb'.
Example
The pectines of a scorpion help it detect prey by sensing ground vibrations.
Related Terms
- Trichobothria
- Sensory