footstalk

[ foo t-stawk ]

/ ˈfʊtˌstɔk /

a pedicel; peduncle.

Origin of footstalk

First recorded in 1555–65; foot + stalk¹

When it has no footstalk, but is closely united to the trunk.

An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4) |William Kirby
A vertical flat scale, observable on the footstalk of the genus Formica, &c.

An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) |William Kirby
The mother insect began by kneading woody fibre into a paste, and making the footstalk of the future nest.

Insect Architecture |James Rennie
One or more subrotund protuberances of the footstalk in the genus Myrmica.

An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) |William Kirby

When it is elevated on a footstalk above the dorsolum, and forms a tabular or flat surface.

An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4) |William Kirby

footstalk

/ (ˈfʊtˌstɔːk) /

a small supporting stalk in animals and plants; a pedicel, peduncle, or pedicle