noun
- Plural of hamulus; small hook-shaped anatomical structures found in various organisms, especially insects and vertebrates.
Usage: technical; biology; anatomy
Examples
- The hamuli on the bee's wings help lock the fore and hind wings together during flight.
- Entomologists examined the hamuli under a microscope to classify the insect species.
- The hamuli structures are crucial for the aerodynamic efficiency of many flying insects.
- In vertebrate anatomy, hamuli can be found on certain bones and cartilage structures.