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- The paraglossae of butterflies are slender, pointed structures located beneath the hypopharynx.
- The paraglossae assist in nectar feeding by forming a food channel together with the glossae.
- The paraglossae are often hairy or papillate, increasing their surface area for nectar collection.
- In some butterflies, the paraglossae are elongated to reach the base of the proboscis.
- The paraglossae are part of the maxillae, a pair of mouthparts involved in feeding.
- The paraglossae are present in both male and female butterflies, but they may vary in size and shape between the sexes.
- The presence of paraglossae is a defining characteristic of the butterfly order Lepidoptera.
- The paraglossae are often overlooked in morphological studies, despite their importance in nectar feeding.
- The paraglossae are covered in chemoreceptors, which aid in the detection and evaluation of nectar quality.
- The paraglossae are key structures for understanding the evolutionary adaptations of butterflies to nectarivorous feeding.
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The paraglossae of butterflies are slender, pointed structures located beneath the hypopharynx.
The paraglossae assist in nectar feeding by forming a food channel together with the glossae.
The paraglossae are often hairy or papillate, increasing their surface area for nectar collection.
In some butterflies, the paraglossae are elongated to reach the base of the proboscis.
