Plica

Pronunciation
/PLIK-uh/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Plica
Plural
Plicae

Definition

A fold or crease in the cuticle of insects, often used to describe a structure on the head.

Etymology

From Latin 'plica', meaning 'fold'.

Example

The plica oralis is a prominent fold of the mouthparts in some insects.

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