Unipectinated
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Pectinate, with each ridge bearing a single projection. not-comparable
"The following are the terms used in describing the different forms of antennæ in the Lepidoptera:— 1. Pectinated, when the joints have long processes like the teeth of a comb. If these are on one side only, the antennæ are unipectinated; if on both sides, bipectinated."
Example
More examples"The following are the terms used in describing the different forms of antennæ in the Lepidoptera:— 1. Pectinated, when the joints have long processes like the teeth of a comb. If these are on one side only, the antennæ are unipectinated; if on both sides, bipectinated."
Etymology
From uni- + pectinated.
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