5 letter words starting with CAE

Caeca 1. Parts of Speech:

Caeca is a noun in plural form.

2. Definitions:

Caeca refers to the blind pouches or sacs in the alimentary canal of some animals, especially invertebrates and fish, that are used for digestion and absorption.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈsiːkə/
UK: /ˈsiːkə/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "caeca" is derived from the Latin word "caecus" which means "blind". It is used in biology to refer to the blind pouches or sacs in the alimentary canal of some animals. Caeca are found in a variety of animals, including insects, crustaceans, and fish, and are used for digestion and absorption. The word is mainly used in scientific contexts.

5. Synonyms:

• Blind gut
• Diverticula
• Alimentary sacs

6. Related Words:

• Abaca
• Aloha
• Bocce
• Cacao
• Cacti

7. Example Sentences:

1. Caeca are found in the alimentary canal of some animals.
2. The caeca of an insect are used for digestion and absorption.
3. Some fish have caeca in their alimentary canal.