Sericterium (Noun)
Meaning
Silk-producing gland of insects (especially of a silkworm) or spiders.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The sericterium of the silkworm is a complex gland that produces silk fibers for its cocoon.
- Spiders use their sericterium to produce silk threads for web construction and other purposes.
- The sericterium of certain insects is capable of producing different types of silk fibers with varying properties.
- Scientists have been studying the sericterium of silkworms to understand the molecular mechanisms behind silk production.
- The unique structure of the spider's sericterium allows it to produce silk threads with remarkable strength and elasticity.