gonotyl

/ˌɡoʊnəˈtaɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A part of an insect’s body, specifically the base of the abdomen.

“The entomologist carefully examined the gonotyl of the beetle to determine its species.”

Synonyms

  • abdominal base
  • ventral base

Antonyms

  • apical part
  • terminal part