Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In entomology, a fleshy lobe beneath the labrum, forming a valve which covers the opening of the pharynx or gullet. It is best seen in the Hymenoptera. Also called
epiglottis . See cut underHymenoptera .
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- noun (Zoöl.) A structure which overlaps the mouth of certain insects.
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- noun zoology A
structure thatoverlaps themouth in certaininsects .
Etymologies
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Operculum: a lid or covering: in Diptera, the chitinous envelope covering the lower part of the muscid mouth; the labrum-epipharynx of Dimmock: the scutes covering the meso-thoracic stigmata: in
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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Epipharyngeal sclerites: in bees; a pair of strap-like pieces extending backward from the two sides of the base of epipharynx: see hypopharyngeal sclerites.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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When the flea is feeding, the epipharynx and mandibles are thrust into the skin of the victim, the labium serving as a guide.
Insects and Diseases A Popular Account of the Way in Which Insects may Spread or Cause some of our Common Diseases Rennie Wilbur Doane
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Glossarium: Diptera; the labrum-epipharynx; q.v. Glossata: a Fabrician term for Lepidoptera.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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Labrum-epipharynx: in the mouth of piercing Diptera is the central unpaired lancet.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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Epipharyngeal: belonging or relating to the epipharynx.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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The piercing proboscis consists of three long needle-like organs, the epipharynx and mandibles, and a lower lip or labium.
Insects and Diseases A Popular Account of the Way in Which Insects may Spread or Cause some of our Common Diseases Rennie Wilbur Doane
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The uppermost of these, the labrum-epipharynx, or labrum as we will call it, is the largest and is really a hollow tube very slightly open on its under side.
Insects and Diseases A Popular Account of the Way in Which Insects may Spread or Cause some of our Common Diseases Rennie Wilbur Doane
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Epiglossa: = epipharynx; q.v. Epiglottis: = epipharynx; q.v. Epilabrum: a sclerite at each side of the labrum: specifically applied in myriapods.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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The epipharynx acts like a needle on the flea's mouth.
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