Collophore Definition

noun

(zoology) A sucker-like organ at the base of the abdomen of insects belonging to the Collembola.

Wiktionary

(zoology) An adhesive marginal organ of the Lucernariae.

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Collophore

Noun

Singular:
collophore
Plural:
collophores

Origin of Collophore

  • Ancient Greek κόλλα (kolla, “glue”) + -φόρος (-phoros, “carrier”).

    From Wiktionary