Wax channels
- Pronunciation
- /waks chan-uhls/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Wax channel
- Plural
- Wax channels
Definition
Passageways found in the cuticle of some insects that allow for the transport of lipids and other materials to the surface.
Etymology
From Old English 'weax' meaning 'wax' and Latin 'canalis', meaning 'channel'.
Example
Wax channels are found in the cuticle of some insects, allowing for the transport of wax to the surface.