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antennal

adjectivetécnico/ɐ̃.tɨ.ˈnaɫ/rare

an·te·nal

Definition

Relating or belonging to the antenna (sensory appendage of arthropods).
The study focused on the antennal function in beetles.
Damage to the antennal nerve impaired the insect's sense of smell.
Common collocations
antennal organantennal segmentantennal nerve

Etymology

Do latim *antennalis*, relativo a 'antenna' (antena, verga de navio).

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