antennata

/ˌæntɪˈneɪtə/ or /ˌæn.tɛnˈneɪ.tə/

Definitions

1. noun

A part of a female insect’s body, often modified to resemble an antenna, serving a similar purpose, especially in the order Hymenoptera.

“The antennata of the female bee were crucial for detecting vibrations in the air.”

Synonyms

  • antennal structure
  • antennule

Antonyms

  • none