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Entomology

The study of insects.

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Entomology

epidermis

Biology; Entomology

The cellular layer of the integument that secretes or deposits a comparatively thick cuticle on its outer surface.

discal

Biology; Entomology

The central portion of a wing from the costa to the inner margin.

heart

Biology; Entomology

The chambered, pulsatile portion of the dorsal blood vessel.

gena

Biology; Entomology

The cheek - that part of the head below and behind the eye.

uric acid

Biology; Entomology

The chief nitrogenous waste of birds, reptiles and insects-; chemically, C,H,N,O,.

biological control

Biology; Entomology

The control of pests by employing predators, parasites, or disease; the natural enemies are encouraged and disseminated by man.

genitalia

Biology; Entomology

The copulatory organs of insects and other animals. The shape and arrangement of the genitalia are often used to distinguish closely related and otherwise very similar species.

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