adjective
- relating to or located in the area between the eye and nostril of a reptile or bird
Usage: zoological
Examples
- The snake’s loreal scales were clearly visible between its eye and nostril.
- Ornithologists examine the loreal region to identify certain bird species.
- The loreal area contains important sensory structures in many reptiles.
- Field guides often mention loreal markings as identification features.
- The loreal pit in some snakes contains heat-sensing organs.