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Entomology
The study of insects.
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hysterosoma
Biology; Entomology
In mites, the posterior part of the body when there is a demarcation of the body between the second and third pair of legs.
reproductives
Biology; Entomology
In termites the caste of kings and queens in other social insects only the queens.
supplementary reproductives
Biology; Entomology
In termites the caste of males and females with short wings, light pigmentation, and small compound eyes. The females lay eggs in the colony supplementing the work of the queen.
soldier
Biology; Entomology
In termites, sterile males or females with large heads and mandibles; they function to protect the colony.
workers
Biology; Entomology
In termites, the sterile males and females that perform most of the work of the colony; they are pale, wingless, and usually lack compound eyes; in social Hymenoptera, females with undeveloped ...
dorsal nectary organ
Biology; Entomology
In the larvae of many species of Lycaenidae (Blue Butterflies) a gland located in the dorsal region of the 7th abdominal segment, it secretes a sweet substance which is attractive to ants.
propupa
Biology; Entomology
In thrips, the next to the last nymphal instar in which the wing pads are present and the legs short and thick. Also in male scale insects.
