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Entomology

The study of insects.

Contributors in Entomology

Entomology

apical

Biology; Entomology

At or concerning the tip or furthest part of any organ, apical cells, for example are at the wing-tip.

sessile

Biology; Entomology

Attached to one place and unable to move, like many female scale insects.

denticulate

Biology; Entomology

Bearing very small tooth-like projections.

gill

Biology; Entomology

Breathing organ possessed by many aquatic creatures, including numerous young insects. Insect gills are usually very fine outgrowths from the body and they contain numerous air-tubes, or tracheae. ...

viviparous

Biology; Entomology

Bringing forth living or active young instead of laying eggs.

setaceous

Biology; Entomology

Bristle-like, applied especially to antennae.

ocellar bristles

Biology; Entomology

Bristles arising around or between the ocelli in various flies.

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