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Scutellum

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mesoscutellumnounThe middle part of the arthropod scutellum
pseudoscutumnoun(biology) A structure resembling a scutum.
propleuronnounThe lateral sclerite of the anterior division of the thorax of an insect
scalpellumnoun(zoology) One of the four filamentous organs in the proboscis of hemipterous insects.
peltidiumnoun(anatomy) A prodorsal shield in chelicerates
sheathnounA holster for a sword; a scabbard.
scolopalenoun(entomology) A tube-like structure on the chordotonal organ of an insect.
chaetosemanounA cluster of sensory bristles on the head of some insects
stalknounThe stem or main axis of a plant.
headshieldnounA helmet or similar covering that protects the head.
scaphiumnoun(botany) The carina or keel of papilionaceous flowers.
rastellumnounIn honey bees, a row of spines on the distal end of the tibia used to manipulate pollen.
scolopidiumnoun(zoology) The most fundamental unit of a mechanoreceptor organ in insects
metasternumnoun(entomology) The ventral sclerite (or exoskeletal plate) of the metathorax of insects.
elytrumnounAlternative form of elytron. [A sheath or outer covering, especially around the spinal cord or over the hindwings of certain insects.]
cercusnoun(entomology) A structure on the end of the abdomen of most insects, sometimes long, hairlike sensory organs and sometimes smaller and rigid.
cuticulanoun(zoology, botany) A tough protective covering outside the epidermis of many invertebrates and plants; cuticle.
propleurumnounAlternative form of propleuron. [The lateral sclerite of the anterior division of the thorax of an insect]
scaphoceritenoun(zoology) A flattened plate or scale attached to the second joint of the antennae of many crustaceans, typically used for locomotion, but which sometimes has a sensory function.
metapleuronnounAn exoskeletal plate on each side of the metathorax of an insect

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