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geniculate

Classification

Kingdom Animalia (Animals)

Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)

No Taxon (Glossary --use Taxonomy, then Info tabs to view entries)

No Taxon (G)

No Taxon geniculate

Explanation of Names

From Latin genu, the knee.

Identification

geniculate adjective - elbowed, or kneed; having the joint a little bent.

Diagram of antenna forms:

Examples of a geniculate antennae:

(These are also capitate, or knobbed.)

See Also

antenna

clavate

geniculate

plumose

serrate

setaceous

stylate

Internet References

Jardine's Dictionary of Entomology

Contributed by Cotinis on 17 May, 2007 - 11:00am
Last updated 12 June, 2008 - 9:08am

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