collum noun - the neck; the constricted posterior part of a pedunculate head, by which it connects to the trunk (thorax). It includes the nucha, gula, and myoglyphides.

See Also

head

thorax

Internet References

Jardine's Dictionary of Entomology

Contributed by Cotinis on 27 May, 2007 - 4:11am

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