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Entomology

The study of insects.

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Entomology

primary reproductives

Biology; Entomology

Those members of a social group of insects whose primary role is reproduction, (often the founders of the colony). Compared to secondary reproductive who may produce some young but are primarily ...

aculeate

Biology; Entomology

Those members of the Hymenoptera which possess a sting.

filiform

Biology; Entomology

Thread-like or hair-like, applied especially to antennae.

moult

Biology; Entomology

To moult is to shed the outer covering of the body - the exoskeleton.

pollinate

Biology; Entomology

To transfer pollen grains from a stamen to a stigma or ovule of a plant.

dentate

Biology; Entomology

Toothed, possessing teeth or teeth like structures.

contiguous

Biology; Entomology

Touching - usually applied to eyes (see also Holoptic).

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