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Entomology
The study of insects.
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decticous
Biology; Entomology
Of pupa: referring to the state in which the pupa possesses movable mandibles which can be used for biting, the opposite being Adecticous.
colony
Biology; Entomology
Of social insects, a group which co-operates in the construction of a nest and in the rearing of the young.
apical area
Biology; Entomology
Of the forewing, the area just inside of and contiguous with the apex.
calyptodomous
Biology; Entomology
Of the nests of wasps, referring to those which are surrounded by an envelope.
marginal cell
Biology; Entomology
One of a number of cells bordering the front margin of the wing in the outer region.
prothoracic gland
Biology; Entomology
One of a pair of endocrine glands located in the prothorax near the prothoracic spiracles.
