capitate

Classification · Explanation of Names · Identification · See Also · Internet References

Classification

Kingdom Animalia (Animals)

Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)

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

No Taxon (C)

No Taxon capitate

Explanation of Names

From Latin caput, head.

Identification

capitate adjective - having the terminal joint forming a club, or knob. Compare clavate, where the club is more gradual.

Diagram of antenna forms:

Examples of capitate antennae:

Examples of capitate antennae that are also geniculate (elbowed):

See Also

antenna

aristate

capitate

clavate

plumose

serrate

setaceous

stylate

Internet References

Jardine's Dictionary of Entomology

Contributed by Cotinis on 17 May, 2007 - 11:06am
Last updated 12 June, 2008 - 9:11am

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