neuration

American  

[noo-rey-shuhn, nyoo-] / nʊˈreɪ ʃən, njʊ- /

noun

1. venation, as of an insect's wings.

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Etymology

Origin of neuration

First recorded in 1820–30; neur- + -ation

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neuration

The neuration is peculiar, and in many respects without precise analogy in other groups of insects, but it is not necessary here to enter into more than some special points.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various

This fixitude of type in neuration is not one of the least important of the many peculiarities exhibited in these insects.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various

The neuration of Synemon is not quite correctly given at figure n.

From Discoveries in Australia, Volume 1. With an Account of the Coasts and Rivers Explored and Surveyed During The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle, in the Years 1837-38-39-40-41-42-43. By Command of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. Also a Narrative Of Captain Owen Stanley's Visits to the Islands in the Arafura Sea. by Stokes, John Lort

Wings with predominantly longitudinal neuration, covered with flattened scales.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various

Two pairs of similar, membranous wings, with predominantly longitudinal neuration.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various