Reservoir

Pronunciation: /res-er-voir/

Category: Anatomy

Singular: Reservoir

Plural: Reservoirs

Definition

In entomology, a reservoir can refer to an external or internal anatomical feature in insects or arachnids that stores fluids, such as hemolymph or venom.

Etymology

From French 'réservoir', meaning 'reservoir', originally from Latin 'reservare', meaning 'to reserve'.

Example

The venom reservoir in the spider is connected to its fangs.

Synonyms

Storage organ
Holding cavity

Related Terms

Venom gland
Hemolymph sac

Usage Notes

The term 'reservoir' is used in various biological contexts to denote storage structures.