Pecten: meaning, definitions and examples

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pecten

 

[ หˆpษ›k.tษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological structure

A pecten, in biological terms, refers to a comb-like structure, often used in the anatomy of certain marine organisms or in the context of the eye of birds. It is a vascular structure that provides nourishment to the retina in some avian species. In mollusks, a pecten can be associated with their shells, indicative of their class. The term also extends to refer to a group of bivalve mollusks known as 'pecten', characterized by their distinctive, ridged shells.

Synonyms

comb, fringe, ridge

Examples of usage

  • The pecten in the eye of a hawk helps with vision.
  • Many bivalves exhibit a pecten structure in their shells.
  • The pecten is essential for the eye health of some birds.
  • Studying the pecten provides insights into mollusk classification.

Translations

Translations of the word "pecten" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pecten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เค•เฅเคŸเฅ‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kamm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pecten

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตะบั‚ะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pล‚etwa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใ‚ฏใƒ†ใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pecten

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pecten

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pecten

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ™ํ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠูƒุชูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hล™eben

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrebene

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‡่ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pecten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pecten

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตะบั‚ะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pecten

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pecten

Word origin

The term 'pecten' comes from the Latin word 'pecten,' which means 'comb' or 'to comb.' In biology, the term reflects the comb-like structure found in various organisms. This Latin root has influenced many scientific and anatomical terms throughout history. The concept of the pecten has been utilized by scientists since at least the 18th century, becoming increasingly relevant in studies of anatomy and morphology in animals, especially among ornithologists and malacologists. As our understanding of the biological functions and the phylogenetic significance of these structures evolved, the usage of 'pecten' expanded into various disciplines, illustrating the versatility of the term in describing the intricacies of nature.