FRENATE Meaning and
Definition
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Frenate is an adjective that refers to the wing venation pattern found in certain types of insects, primarily belonging to the order Hymenoptera, which includes ants, bees, and wasps. This term describes the characteristic arrangement and structure of veins present on the wings of these insects.
The wing venation of frenate insects is marked by the presence of numerous cross-veins that form a dense network. These cross-veins intersect with other longitudinal veins, creating a grid-like pattern. The intricate network of veins gives frenate wings a reinforced and rigid structure, enabling them to withstand the demands of flight and providing greater stability during movement.
The frenate venation pattern also aids in the agility and maneuverability of these insects in the air. The cross-veins help distribute the forces of wingbeats evenly, allowing for efficient flight and precise control of movements, such as hovering, rapid turns, or sudden direction changes.
The term "frenate" is derived from the Latin word "frenum," meaning bridle or rein, as the vein network in frenate wings resembles the intricate straps or lines of a bridle. This venation pattern serves as a crucial anatomical feature for the successful adaptation and flight abilities of frenate insects.
Common Misspellings for FRENATE
- frenait
- frenit
- feenate
- fdenate
- ffenate
- ftenate
- f5enate
- f4enate
- frwnate
- frsnate
- frdnate
- frrnate
- fr4nate
- fr3nate
- frejate
- frenzte
- frenste
- frenwte
- frenqte
- frenafe
Etymology of FRENATE
The word "frenate" originates from the Latin word "frenatus", which is the past participle of "frenare", meaning "to bridle" or "to restrain with a bridle". The Latin word "frenus" refers to a bridle, particularly the part that goes over a horse's head to control its movements.
In English, "frenate" is an adjective that describes organisms having bristles, hairs, or other structures like a bridle. It is commonly used in reference to specific groups of insects and other arthropods that possess bristle-like or comb-like structures on their body, such as certain beetles or caterpillars.
Similar spelling words for FRENATE
- Forwent,
- up-front,
- ferned,
- franta,
- frontier,
- beach-front,
- front-office,
- front-side,
- polar-front,
- firewind,
- forenight,
- forewent,
- friant,
- warm-front,
- FARNED,
- home-front,
- FERRANTI,
- vrinda,
- fernwood,
- Forewind,
- fast-friend,
- furn'd,
- Vernette,
- variante,
- front-line,
- cold-front,
- fronto-occipital,
- bosom-friend,
- Bottle-friend,
- frenet,
- Forewend,
- friend-of-the-court,
- Vernate,
- front-lines,
- frond,
- two-front,
- front-of-house,
- girl-friend,
- front-room,
- be-friend,
- front-wheel-drive,
- farenheit,
- shirt-front,
- Frowned,
- front-matter,
- variant,
- Vernetta,
- frenette,
- Farand,
- front-loader,
- veranda,
- Fronto-,
- front-engined,
- glass-front,
- ferent,
- clermont-ferrand,
- Farrant,
- frendo,
- freinet,
- front-runner,
- front-porch,
- phoronid,
- Virent,
- friend-to-friend,
- phoronida,
- front-desk,
- front-row,
- freind,
- Farrand,
- front-to-back,
- frant,
- front-stall,
- flat-front,
- freunde,
- front-money,
- front-loaded,
- forwound,
- front-page,
- Ferrand,
- frond-stalk,
- front/rear,
- in-variant,
- ferrante,
- front-loading,
- front-door,
- vriend,
- forgnide,
- fire ant,
- fahrenheit,
- Mouth-friend,
- freund,
- ocean-front,
- freenode,
- frunda,
- zip-front,
- vergniaud,
- front-wheel,
- a-friend,
- she-friend,
- ferrando,
- front-seat,
- Vernet-les-Bains,
- Forhend,
- FRONTIER-AIR,
- time-variant,
- Ferrant,
- Vorant,
- fernet,
- vornado,
- varnedoe,
- fronto-ethmoidal,
- forint,
- front-loaders,
- front-man,
- freenet,
- false-front,
- front-view,
- fronta,
- friend,
- front-facing,
- dif-ferent,
- fernado,
- HFRND,
- VERNET,
- front-and-center,
- vireonidae,
- verint,
- forand,
- gender-variant,
- verant,
- y-front,
- Verneta,
- front-1stld,
- frente,
- FORNAT,
- front,
- pen-friend,
- Trencher-friend,
- fearnet,
- front-engine,
- Fronde,
- Friend-like,
- mutual-friend,
- popular-front,
- front-drive,
- front-running,
- front-end,
- back-to-front,
- franti,
- Frand,
- Vernita,
- verandah,
- forend,
- out-front,
- front-panel,
- fore-front,
- frend,
- front-mounted,
- straight-front,
- farinata,
- phoronidea,
- front-most,
- foreign aid,
- front-yard,
- de-front,
- vrinat,
- frunt,
- varanidae,
- fournet.
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