CORNICULUS

corniculus: translation

n.; pl. -uli [L. dim. cornu, horn]

1. (ARTHROPODA: Chelicerata)

In some mites, a horn-shaped infracapitular seta on the malapophysis.

2. (ARTHROPODA: Insecta)

In Orthoptera, refers to the hardened tips of the dorsal and ventral valves of the ovipositer, used to dig holes in the ground for the deposition of eggs; see urogomphi.