Entomology definition of Chlorophane
Entomology definition of Chlorophane: an oily, greenish yellow pigment found in insects.
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Entomology definition of Chitinous
Entomology definition of Chitinous: composed of chitine {Scanner’s comment: sic} or like it in texture: as a color term is amber yellow.
Entomology definition of Chitinized
Entomology definition of Chitinized: filled in with or hardened by chitin.
Entomology definition of Chitinization
Entomology definition of Chitinization: the process of depositing or filling with chitin.
Entomology definition of Chitinogenous
Entomology definition of Chitinogenous: applied to that layer of epidermal cells which secretes the chitin.
Entomology definition of Chitin
Entomology definition of Chitin: the material forming the hard parts of the insect body; it is a secretion (or a metamorphosis?) of the epidermis, differing […]
Entomology definition of Chirotype
Entomology definition of Chirotype: a specimen upon which a manuscript name is based.
Entomology definition of Chiasma
Entomology definition of Chiasma: an X-like crossing of nerve fibers.
Entomology definition of Chelate
Entomology definition of Chelate: bearing a cheat or claw; applied when claws are capable of being drawn down or back upon the last tarsal joint.
Entomology definition of Chela
Entomology definition of Chela: the terminal portion of a limb bearing a lateral movable claw like that of a crab; specifically applied to the feet […]