scolopophore

noun

sco·​lop·​o·​phore
skəˈläpəˌfō(ə)r
variants or less commonly scolophore
ˈskäləˌ-
plural -s
: an integumentary sense organ in insects believed to be auditory in function
scolophorous
skəˈläf(ə)rəs
adjective
scolopophorous
¦skälə¦pä-
adjective

Word History

Etymology

scolopophore from Greek skolopo- (from skolop-, skolops) + English -phore; scolophore contraction of scolopophore

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“Scolopophore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scolopophore. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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