Entomology definition of Retinaculum
Entomology definition of Retinaculum: in Lepidoptera, the loop into which the frenulum of the male is fitted; = hamus, q.v.: in Hymenoptera, horny, movable scales […]
Month: September 2014
Entomology definition of Retina
Entomology definition of Retina: that portion of the eye upon which the image is formed.
Entomology definition of Reticulum
Entomology definition of Reticulum: a net-work; as of a cell.
Entomology definition of Reticulate
Entomology definition of Reticulate: like net-work.
Entomology definition of Rete
Entomology definition of Rete: the fatty mass of insects: also applied generally to any structureless membrane or layer.
Entomology definition of Resupinate
Entomology definition of Resupinate: upside down; horizontally reversed.
Entomology definition of Restricted
Entomology definition of Restricted: held back: confined to a limited area.
Entomology definition of Respiration
Entomology definition of Respiration: breathing or taking breath: union of oxygen with tissues and liberation of carbon dioxide from same.
Entomology definition of Resilient
Entomology definition of Resilient: elastic; having the property of springing back.
Entomology definition of Reservoir
Entomology definition of Reservoir: a case or cavity for the storage of any fluid or secretion.