Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In entomology, pertaining to, near, or containing the stigmata or breathing-pores; stigmatic: as, the stigmatal line of a caterpillar.
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Examples
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Anterior squama: = antisquama; q.v. Anterior stigmatal tubercle: on thoracic and abdominal segment of caterpillars; varies from substigmatal to stigmatal anterior; sometimes united to IV: it is V of the abdominal series, IV of the thorax (Dyar).
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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Infra-stigmatal: situated below the stigmata or spiracles.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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Lateral line: in caterpillars is at the margin of the dorsum between sub-dorsal and supra-stigmatal line.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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