A comb-like structure found in certain arthropods, particularly in the mouthparts or antennae of crustaceans and insects.
From Greek 'ctenis' (comb) and the diminutive or structural suffix '-olium' (Latin for small structure), meaning 'small comb.'
Imagine having tiny combs built into your mouth or antennae—that's what some crustaceans and insects have, and they use them for everything from filtering food to sensing the environment!
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