Entomology definition of Wings of the heart
Entomology definition of Wings of the heart: the series of diagonal and other muscular fibres above the diaphragm in the pericardial cavity: see pericardial diaphragm.
Month: September 2014
Entomology definition of Wing covers
Entomology definition of Wing covers: those parts of the chitinous cuticle of larvae, nymphs or pupae which cover the rudiments of the wings of the […]
Entomology definition of Wing, Wings
Entomology definition of Wing, Wings: membranous reticulated organs of flight; one pair, the primaries, attached to the meso-thorax; the other, the secondaries, attached to the […]
Entomology definition of Whorl
Entomology definition of Whorl: a ring of long hair arranged around a centre, like the spokes around the hub of a wheel.
Entomology definition of Whitlows
Entomology definition of Whitlows: = paronychia; q.v.
Entomology definition of Wax-scale
Entomology definition of Wax-scale: one of the scales secreted in the wax pocket or gland of a worker bee.
Entomology definition of Wax-pincer
Entomology definition of Wax-pincer: = wax cutter.
Entomology definition of Wax-glands
Entomology definition of Wax-glands: any glands in any part of the body which secrete a waxy product in either a scale, string or powder: in […]
Entomology definition of Wax-cutter
Entomology definition of Wax-cutter: the pincer-like structure formed by the hind tibia and metatarsus in social bees.
Entomology definition of Wax
Entomology definition of Wax: a ductile substance excreted by bees and other insects from glandular structures in various parts of the body, used in building […]