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Entomology

The study of insects.

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Entomology

epicuticle
Biology; Entomology

The thin, non-chitinous, surface layers of the cuticle.

stadium
Biology; Entomology

The time interval between molts in a developing insect.

vertex
Biology; Entomology

The top of the head, between and behind the eyes.

genotype
Biology; Entomology

The total genetic character of an organism, i.e. all its D.N.A. or genes

chitin
Biology; Entomology

The tough horny material, chemically known as a nitrogenous polysaccharide, which makes up the bulk of the insect cuticle, also occurs in other arthropods.

elytron
Biology; Entomology

The tough, horny forewing of a beetle or an earwig (See also Hemi-elytron)

labellum
Biology; Entomology

The expanded tip of the labium, used by many flies to mop up surface fluids.

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