Pinning stage
- Pronunciation
- /PIN-ning stayj/
- Category
- Techniques
- Singular
- Pinning stage
- Plural
- Pinning stages
Definition
A stage in the process of preparing and preserving insect specimens, where the specimen is carefully mounted on a pin for display or study.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'pin', referring to the small, slender, pointed piece of metal used to mount specimens, and 'stage', indicating a step in a process.
Example
During the pinning stage, the entomologist carefully inserts a pin through the thorax of the butterfly to prepare it for display.
Synonyms
- Specimen mounting
- Insect mounting
Related Terms
- Insect collection
- Preservation
- Entomological pin
- Spreading board
Usage Notes
The pinning stage requires precision to avoid damaging the specimen and to ensure that it is displayed correctly for identification and study.