coenacula

/səˈnækjʊlə/ sə-NAK-yoo-lə

Definitions

1. noun

A type of larval case or shelter, especially for certain aquatic insects

“The coenacula of the mayfly larvae provided them with essential protection in the water.”

Synonyms

  • aquatic shelter
  • larval case

Antonyms

  • exoskeleton
  • exposed