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Entomology

The study of insects.

Contributors in Entomology

Entomology

wing pads

Biology; Entomology

The undeveloped wings of nymphs and naiads, which appear as two flat structures on each side.

dorsum

Biology; Entomology

The upper surface or back of an animal.

phoresis

Biology; Entomology

The usage by one animal of another soley as a means of transport, i.e. certain mites on various other insects.

mesosternum

Biology; Entomology

The ventral surface or sclerite of the mesothorax.

metasternum

Biology; Entomology

The ventral surface or sclerite of the metathorax.

frenulum

Biology; Entomology

The wing-coupling mechanism found in many moths.

membranous

Biology; Entomology

Thin and transparent (in reference to wings); thin and pliable (in reference to integument).

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