Stridulatory apparatus

Pronunciation
/strid-jə-luh-tɔr-ee uh-pə-ra-tus/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Stridulatory apparatus
Plural
Stridulatory apparatuses

Definition

A sound-producing mechanism found in some insects, including crickets, that utilizes a file and scraper to generate sound.

Etymology

From Latin 'stridere', meaning 'to scrape', and 'apparatus', meaning 'equipment'.

Example

The stridulatory apparatus of a cricket consists of a file and scraper located on the wings, which are used to produce sound during mating.

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