denticle

• 名词，指节肢动物外骨骼上类似牙齿的小而尖的突起、脊或齿状结构。也可泛指任何小而尖的齿状物。

A noun referring to a small, pointed, tooth-like ridge or projection found on the exoskeleton of an arthropod.

1. Small pointed ridge on arthropod exoskeletonC2formalscientific

   A small, tooth-like projection or ridge found on the outer shell of certain arthropods, such as insects or crustaceans.

   齿状突起

   • The beetle's exoskeleton is covered in tiny denticles that provide protection.
   • Under the microscope, the denticles on the shrimp's shell are clearly visible.
   • These denticles help the arthropod grip surfaces more effectively.

   同义词tooth