Pulmonarium
- Pronunciation
- /puhl-muh-NAIR-ee-uhm/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Pulmonarium
- Plural
- Pulmonaria
Definition
Book lung, a type of respiratory organ used for gas exchange in some arachnids, such as spiders and scorpions.
Etymology
From Latin 'pulmo', meaning 'lung', referring to the lung-like structure.
Example
The spider's pulmonaria allow it to respire efficiently in its terrestrial habitat.
Synonyms
Related Terms
- Respiratory organ
- Arachnids
- Gas exchange
Usage Notes
Pulmonaria are typically found within the anterior part of the abdomen in arachnids and consist of stacked lamellae that increase the surface area for gas exchange.