cercus

Meanings

• Noun

  A small appendage or process, especially on the wing of an insect.

  - "The cercus of a moth is used for communication and mating."
  - "Entomologists study the morphology and function of a beetle's cercus."

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Variants

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cerci , cercus

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Etymology

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From Latin cercus, a tail or appendage.

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Trivia

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1. The cercus of some moths can be used to determine their sex.

2. The cercus of certain beetles is used for defense and camouflage.

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Related Concepts

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1. Wing: The cercus is a small structure located on the wing of an insect.

2. Moth: Moths have distinct cercus structures used for communication and mating.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, the cercus was a ceremonial rod used during religious processions.

How to Memorize "cercus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small appendage on the wing of an insect.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cercus' with 'wing appendage' or 'insect structure'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'cercus' as 'Communication and mating part of an insect's wing'.

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