Definition of furca in English:

furca

nounPlural furcae ˈfəːkəˈfərkə

Zoology

1An ingrowth of the thorax of many insects.
Example sentencesExamples
- The zocac were sorted according to different morphological features such as length of the telson, lateral carapace spines, midlateral spines on the abdomen, and the number of spines on each furca.
- These taxa have traditionally been included with Echinocaris in the subfamily Echinocaridinae based on overall carapace shape, their thin and rodlike furca, and their lack of a posteroventral spine.
2The furcula of a springtail.

Derivatives

furcal

adjective

Zoology

Noting the unusual presence of three furcal setae, Vilela mentioned the possibility of setae having been broken off the specimen.
Example sentencesExamples
- The fourth nerve is also called the furcal nerve because it contributes to both the lumbar and sacral plexuses.
- The fourth lumbar is divided between the lumbar and sacral plexuses, hence it is called the furcal (meaning forked) nerve.
- These include the presence of true, elongate furcal rami bearing spines in Perspicaris.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Latin, literally 'fork'.

Definition of furca in US English:

furca

nounˈfərkə

Zoology

1An ingrowth of the thorax of many insects.
Example sentencesExamples
- The zocac were sorted according to different morphological features such as length of the telson, lateral carapace spines, midlateral spines on the abdomen, and the number of spines on each furca.
- These taxa have traditionally been included with Echinocaris in the subfamily Echinocaridinae based on overall carapace shape, their thin and rodlike furca, and their lack of a posteroventral spine.
2The furcula of a springtail.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Latin, literally ‘fork’.

单词	furca
释义	Definition of furca in English: furca nounPlural furcae ˈfəːkəˈfərkə Zoology 1An ingrowth of the thorax of many insects. Example sentencesExamples The zocac were sorted according to different morphological features such as length of the telson, lateral carapace spines, midlateral spines on the abdomen, and the number of spines on each furca. These taxa have traditionally been included with Echinocaris in the subfamily Echinocaridinae based on overall carapace shape, their thin and rodlike furca, and their lack of a posteroventral spine. 2The furcula of a springtail. Derivatives furcal adjective Zoology Noting the unusual presence of three furcal setae, Vilela mentioned the possibility of setae having been broken off the specimen. Example sentencesExamples The fourth nerve is also called the furcal nerve because it contributes to both the lumbar and sacral plexuses. The fourth lumbar is divided between the lumbar and sacral plexuses, hence it is called the furcal (meaning forked) nerve. These include the presence of true, elongate furcal rami bearing spines in Perspicaris. Origin Early 17th century: from Latin, literally 'fork'. Definition of furca in US English: furca nounˈfərkə Zoology 1An ingrowth of the thorax of many insects. Example sentencesExamples The zocac were sorted according to different morphological features such as length of the telson, lateral carapace spines, midlateral spines on the abdomen, and the number of spines on each furca. These taxa have traditionally been included with Echinocaris in the subfamily Echinocaridinae based on overall carapace shape, their thin and rodlike furca, and their lack of a posteroventral spine. 2The furcula of a springtail. Origin Early 17th century: from Latin, literally ‘fork’.
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