antefurca

/ˌæntɪˈfəːrkə/ or /ˌæntɪˈfɜːrkə/

Definitions

1. noun

The forward part of the anal segment of certain insects, especially beetles, which bears the claws for digging.

“The entomologist examined the antefurca of the beetle to understand its unique digging mechanism.”

Synonyms

  • anterior portion
  • forward part

Antonyms

  • posterior part
  • rear section