Definition

A small nerve or vein, especially one found in the wings of insects, that connects larger veins or nervures.

Example

The entomologist studied the nervule patterns on the butterfly's wings.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed the tiny details on an insect's wing?

Yeah, those little structures are fascinating!

I learned that they have parts called nervules that help with flight.

That’s cool! Nature is full of amazing intricacies like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Nervule** → It is formed from "nervus" (from Latin, meaning nerve) and the diminutive suffix "-ule" (meaning small). The word "nervule" refers to a small nerve or a small nerve-like structure.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'small nerve' — 'nervus' means nerve, and '-ule' indicates something small. This helps you remember that a nervule is a tiny nerve.

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