paraglossa (Meaning)
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paraglossa (n.)
One of a pair of small appendages of the lingua or labium of certain insects. See Illust. under Hymenoptera.
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paraglossa Sentence Examples
- The butterfly's paraglossa, a slender structure, helps it extract nectar from flowers.
- The paraglossa of the cockroach functions as a sensory organ, tasting food particles before they enter the mouth.
- The paraglossa of the hummingbird hawk moth is specialized for extracting nectar from long, narrow flowers.
- The enlarged paraglossa of some species of bees allows them to collect and transport large amounts of nectar.
- The paraglossa of the honeybee is covered in chemosensory hairs that detect the presence of sugar in nectar.
- In certain moths, the paraglossa is reduced or absent, reflecting their specialization in feeding on pollen.
- The paraglossa of the caddisfly larva has a spoon-shaped tip that helps it anchor to surfaces while feeding.
- The paraglossa of the mayfly nymph is used to grasp food particles in fast-flowing water.
- The segmented paraglossa of the grasshopper allows it to taste and manipulate food with great precision.
- The paraglossa is a critical structure in the feeding process of many insects, enabling them to detect, collect, and ingest food from diverse sources.
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One of a pair of small appendages of the lingua or labium of certain insects. See Illust. under Hymenoptera.
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The butterfly's paraglossa, a slender structure, helps it extract nectar from flowers.
The paraglossa of the cockroach functions as a sensory organ, tasting food particles before they enter the mouth.
The paraglossa of the hummingbird hawk moth is specialized for extracting nectar from long, narrow flowers.
The enlarged paraglossa of some species of bees allows them to collect and transport large amounts of nectar.
