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Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology: Complete Work - Best Text

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Llabella pl. <strong>of</strong> labellumlabellar abductor apodeme (ARTHRO: Insecta) In Diptera, asmall cuticular process below the inner basal margin <strong>of</strong>each labellum, where the labellar abductor muscle attaches.labellar basal sclerites (ARTHRO: Insecta) In Diptera, ventralsclerites in the membranous articulation between theprementum and the labella <strong>of</strong> the labium; basal sclerite.labellar mesial sclerite (ARTHRO: Insecta) In Diptera, twonarrow sclerotized strips on the inner surface <strong>of</strong> each labellum;mesial sclerite.labellar sclerite (ARTHRO: Insecta) In Diptera, one <strong>of</strong> severalcuticular plates <strong>of</strong> each labellum; the prominent basalsclerite; the furca <strong>of</strong> the labellum.labellum n.; pl. -la [L. dim. labrum, lip] (ARTHRO: Insecta)One <strong>of</strong> variously expanded apexes <strong>of</strong> the labium; the boutonor flabellum <strong>of</strong> bees.labial a. [L. dim. labrum, lip] Pertaining to lip or labium.labial area (MOLL: Gastropoda) The flattened or callus-coatedsurface extending from inner lip <strong>of</strong> the shell.labial disc (NEMATA) A circular elevation <strong>of</strong> cuticle surroundingthe oral opening; perioral disc.labial glands (ARTHRO: Insecta) Salivary glands in the majority<strong>of</strong> insects, situated below the anterior part <strong>of</strong> the alimentarycanal; ducts originating from these glands uniteinto a common duct (salivary canal) which opens near thebase <strong>of</strong> the labium or hypopharynx.labial gutter see premental gutterlabial kidneys see labial nephridialabial lumen see premental gutterlabial mask (ARTHRO: Insecta) A modification <strong>of</strong> the labium <strong>of</strong>dragonfly larvae in which the pre- and post-mentum are

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