cribellum

/krɪˈbɛləm/

Definitions

1. noun

a structure in the spinning spider’s abdomen that produces silk threads, often comprising a complex of glands and associated organs.

“The spider’s cribellum allows it to produce a unique type of silk for web construction.”

Synonyms

  • spinning gland
  • spinning organ

Antonyms

  • non-spinning gland
  • silk-producing organ