Ala

Ala is a term used in various fields of study, including anatomy, zoology, and botany. The term is derived from the Latin word for "wing". In anatomy, it refers to a wing-like structure or a flat, wing-like anatomical process. In zoology, it refers to a wing or a wing-like part. In botany, it refers to a wing-like extension of some fruits and seeds.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The term "ala" is derived from the Latin word "ala", which means "wing". It is used to describe structures that are flat and broad, or that resemble a wing in some way.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

In anatomy, "ala" is used to refer to a wing-like structure or a flat, wing-like anatomical process. For example, the "ala of the nose" refers to the wing of the nose, which is the outer side of the nostril. The "ala of the sacrum" refers to the wing-like lateral part of the sacrum, a bone at the base of the spine. The "ala of the ilium" refers to the wing of the ilium, the largest bone of the pelvis.

Zoology[edit | edit source]

In zoology, "ala" is used to refer to a wing or a wing-like part. For example, the "ala of a bird" or "ala of an insect" refers to the wing of the bird or insect. The term can also refer to a wing-like extension of a structure, such as the "ala of a snail", which refers to a wing-like extension of the shell of the snail.

Botany[edit | edit source]

In botany, "ala" is used to refer to a wing-like extension of some fruits and seeds. For example, the "ala of a samara" refers to the wing-like extension of a samara, a type of fruit that is dispersed by wind.

Related terms[edit | edit source]

Alar: Pertaining to the ala or wing.
Alate: Having wings or wing-like extensions.
Aliform: Shaped like a wing.

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