Cornicle

/ˈkɔːrnɪkəl/ noun

Definition

A small, horn-like or tube-shaped projection on an insect, especially a small tubular structure found on the posterior end of some arthropods.

Etymology

From Latin corniculum, diminutive of cornu meaning 'horn.' The -le suffix creates a diminutive form, referring to a small horn-like structure in zoological contexts.

Kelly Says

Aphids have cornicles—those little tube-like bumps on their rear ends that release defensive chemicals when they're threatened, like tiny turrets!

Translations

AMአማርኛ
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ARالعربية
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BNবাংলা
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CACatalà
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CSČeština
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DADansk
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DEDeutsch
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ELΕλληνικά
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ESEspañol
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FAفارسی
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FISuomi
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FRFrançais
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GUGU
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HAHA
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HEעברית
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HIहिन्दी
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HUMagyar
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IDBahasa Indonesia
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IGIG
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ITItaliano
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JA日本語
小角
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KKKK
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KMKM
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KO한국어
꼬리
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MRMR
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MSBahasa Melayu
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MYမြန်မာ
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NLNederlands
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NONorsk
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PAPA
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PLPolski
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PTPortuguês
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RORomână
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RUРусский
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SVSvenska
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SWKiswahili
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TAதமிழ்
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TEతెలుగు
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THไทย
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TLTL
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TRTürkçe
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UKУкраїнська
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URاردو
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VITiếng Việt
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YOYO
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ZH中文
小角
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ZUZU
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