adjective
- of, relating to, or resembling a clypeus (a shield-shaped anatomical structure, especially in insects)
Usage: technical; biology; entomology
Examples
- The clypeal region of the insect's head was clearly visible under the microscope.
- Entomologists examined the clypeal plate to identify the species.
- The clypeal structure in beetles serves as a protective feature.
- Taxonomists use clypeal characteristics to distinguish between different ant species.