Stria

Pronunciation
/STRY-uh/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Stria
Plural
Striae

Definition

A ridge or groove, especially one found on the surface of an insect exoskeleton.

Etymology

Latin 'stria', meaning 'scratch' or 'stripe'.

Example

The striae on the abdomen of a dragonfly are used to identify species.

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