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Entomology

The study of insects.

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Entomology

amino acid

Biology; Entomology

Organic compounds that contain the amino (NH,) group and the carboxyl (COOH) group. Amino acids are the "building stones" of proteins.

genital claspers

Biology; Entomology

Organs of the male genitalia which serve to hold the female during copulation.

asymmetrical

Biology; Entomology

Organs or body parts not alike on either side of a dividing line or plane.

homologous

Biology; Entomology

Organs or parts which exhibit similarity in structure, in position with reference to other parts, and in mode of development, but not necessarily similarity of function, are said to be homologous.

antenna

Biology; Entomology

Pair of segmented appendages located on the head above mouthparts, below and between eyes; plural = antennae

anal

Biology; Entomology

Pertaining to last abdominal segment which bears the anus.

astelocyttarus

Biology; Entomology

Pertaining to nests, normally those of social wasps, in which the come is attached directly to the support.

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