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taenidium

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tae·​nid·​i·​um | \ -dēəm \
plural taenidia\ -​dēə \

Definition of taenidium

: a spiral sclerotized fiber that stiffens the walls of the tracheae of insects

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History and Etymology for taenidium

New Latin, from Greek tainidion small ribbon, diminutive of tainia

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“Taenidium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taenidium. Accessed 28 Sep. 2021.

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