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monopectinate

monopectinate

9.9
Having comb-like parts on only one side
  • adjective
  • /ˌmɒnəʊpɛkˈtɪneɪt/
  • Specialized
: monopectinado
  • The moth's monopectinate antennae help it detect pheromones in the air.

Examples

  • Scientists noted that the beetle's legs were monopectinate, with spines only on one side.

  • In some species, only the males have monopectinate structures on their appendages.

  • The feather is monopectinate.

  • Some insects have monopectinate antennae.

  • The moth's monopectinate antennae help it detect pheromones in the air.

  • Scientists noted that the beetle's legs were monopectinate, with spines only on one side.

  • In some species, only the males have monopectinate structures on their appendages.

Surface Forms

monopectinate positive

Morphology

monopectinate = pectinate (semi-transparent) = mono + pectin + ate

The prefix mono- is transparent, but the base pectinate is a technical biological adjective that most learners would not know.

Etymology

The word monopectinate comes from mono- 'one' and pectinate 'comb-like'. So it describes something with comb-like teeth on only one side, for example a moth's antenna with tiny teeth along just one edge.