Subgenal suture

Pronunciation
/sub-JEE-nuhl SOO-chur/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Subgenal suture
Plural
Subgenal sutures

Definition

A groove or line on the head of an insect that marks the boundaries between the subgena and other head regions.

Etymology

From Latin 'sub-', meaning 'under', and 'gena', meaning 'cheek' or 'jaw', and 'sutura', meaning 'seam' or 'stitch'.

Example

The subgenal suture is prominent in certain beetle species and helps in distinguishing various head regions.

Related Terms

  • Suture
  • Subgena
  • Insect head anatomy

Usage Notes

The subgenal suture can vary significantly in its visibility and prominence across different insect orders.