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Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology: Complete Work - Best Text

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864Maggenti and Gardnerstrongyloxea n. [Gr. strongylos, rounded; oxys, sharp] (PO-RIF) A monactinal megasclere with one end rounded andthe other pointed.strophe n. [Gr. strophos, twisted] (ARTHRO: Insecta) In males<strong>of</strong> higher Diptera, spiral curling <strong>of</strong> parts <strong>of</strong> the postabdomeninto a protected position at rest.structural colors Colors resulting from structure rather thanpigment.structural gene Any gene that determines the structure <strong>of</strong> apolypeptide through the production <strong>of</strong> messenger RNA.structure n. [L. structus, build] Any organ, appendage or part<strong>of</strong> an organism.struma n.; pl. -ae [L. struma, scr<strong>of</strong>ulous tumor] (ARTHRO: Insecta)In most Coccinellidae larvae, distinct tubercles <strong>of</strong> thebody wall bearing spines. strumose a.stupeous a. [L. stupa, coarse fiber <strong>of</strong> flax or hemp, tow] Coveredwith fiber-like filaments.stupulose a. [L. stupa, coarse fiber <strong>of</strong> flax or hemp, tow] Coveredwith coarse decumbent hairs.stylamblys see appendix internastylate a. [Gr. stylos, pillar] With a style; stylelike.style, stylus n.; pl. styli [Gr. stylos, pillar] 1. (ARTHRO: Chelicerata)The embolus <strong>of</strong> spiders. 2. (ARTHRO: Crustacea) seetelson. 3. (ARTHRO: Insecta) a. Any slender, tubular orspinelike appendage at the end <strong>of</strong> the abdomen. b. In someDiptera, a bristlelike process at the terminal segment <strong>of</strong> theantenna. 4. (BRYO: Stenolaemata) A general term for arodlike skeletal structure forming a spinose projection onthe zoarial surface; canaliculus; stylet. see acanthopore.5. (CNID: Hydrozoa) A calcareous projection. 6. (MOLL) seecrystalline style. 7. (PORIF) A monactinal spicule dissimilarat the two ends. stylate a.style sac (MOLL) The posterior conical region <strong>of</strong> the stomach,lined with cilia, but devoid <strong>of</strong> chitin.stylet n. [Gr. stylos, pillar] 1. Any small rigid bristle or needlelikeappendage or organ. 2. (ARTHRO: Crustacea) see caudalramus. 3. (ARTHRO: Insecta) One <strong>of</strong> the piercing

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