What Does Furculae Mean?

noun, plural fur·cu·lae [fur-kyuh-lee]. the forked clavicular bone of a bird; wishbone. the ventral, forked appendage on the abdomen of a springtail that the insect uses in springing itself into the air.

What does Furcular mean?

: a forked process or part: such as. a : wishbone.

What is a Furcula used for?

They are called “springtails” because many of them have a spring-like lever, or furcula, which enables them to move many body lengths away from predators by using it in a springing fashion.