Difference between revisions of "scape"
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|etymology=Latin <i>scapus</i>, shaft | |etymology=Latin <i>scapus</i>, shaft | ||
| − | |definition=1. A stem or shaft. | + | |definition=1. A [[stem]] or shaft. |
| − | 2. ([[Arthropoda]]: [[Chelicerata]]) A [[structure]] associated with the [[epigynum]] of some female [[Arachnida]], partially covering the vulva. | + | 2. ([[Arthropoda]]: [[Chelicerata]]) A [[structure]] associated with the [[epigynum]] of some female [[Arachnida]], partially covering the [[vulva]]. |
| − | 3. ([[Arthropoda]]: [[Insecta]]) The first or basal segment of an antenna; in Diptera, the two basal segments of the antenna. | + | 3. ([[Arthropoda]]: [[Insecta]]) The first or [[basal]] [[segment]] of an [[antenna]]; in Diptera, the two [[basal]] segments of the [[antenna]]. |
| − | 4. ([[Cnidaria]]: Anthozoa) <i>a.</i> In Alcyonaria, the main stem of Pennatulacea. <i>b.</i> In Actinaria, the lower thick-walled region of the [[column]]. | + | 4. ([[Cnidaria]]: [[Anthozoa]]) <i>a.</i> In Alcyonaria, the main [[stem]] of Pennatulacea. <i>b.</i> In Actinaria, the lower thick-walled region of the [[column]]. |
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Revision as of 23:30, 13 September 2013
scape also scapus (noun; Latin scapus, shaft): 1. A stem or shaft.2. (Arthropoda: Chelicerata) A structure associated with the epigynum of some female Arachnida, partially covering the vulva.
3. (Arthropoda: Insecta) The first or basal segment of an antenna; in Diptera, the two basal segments of the antenna.
4. (Cnidaria: Anthozoa) a. In Alcyonaria, the main stem of Pennatulacea. b. In Actinaria, the lower thick-walled region of the column.
