ligula Synonyms
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ligula Meaning
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ligula (n.)
See Ligule.
The central process, or front edge, of the labium of insects. It sometimes serves as a tongue or proboscis, as in bees.
A tongue-shaped lobe of the parapodia of annelids. See Parapodium.
ligula Sentence Examples
- The ligula of the tongue provides protection to the floor of the mouth.
- Ligulas are hair-like structures found on the margins of certain plant leaves.
- The ligula of a grass leaf is the membranous structure at the base of the blade.
- In linguistics, a ligula is a small, narrow groove or incision.
- The ligula of the cerebrum is a thin, triangular fold of the dura mater.
- The ligula of the epiglottis is a narrow, leaf-shaped projection.
- The ligula of the sphenoid bone is a thin, bony plate that forms the posterior margin of the lesser wing.
- The ligula of the malleus is a small, hook-like projection of the head of the malleus.
- The ligula of the clavicle is a small, triangular projection on the distal end of the clavicle.
- Ligulas are found in various species, including insects, fungi, and vascular plants.
FAQs About the word ligula
See Ligule., The central process, or front edge, of the labium of insects. It sometimes serves as a tongue or proboscis, as in bees., A tongue-shaped lobe of th
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The ligula of the tongue provides protection to the floor of the mouth.
Ligulas are hair-like structures found on the margins of certain plant leaves.
The ligula of a grass leaf is the membranous structure at the base of the blade.
In linguistics, a ligula is a small, narrow groove or incision.
