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labium The posterior mouthpart of insects. It is often referred to as the "lower lip," is chemosensory, and was derived evolutionarily from paired head appendages (Hexapoda, Arthropoda).
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labium
The lower lip of insects, found immediately behind the maxillae.
Covered in Lab 12 Animal Diversity II
labrum
A cuticular plate at the front of the insect head, forming an upper lip.
Covered in Lab 12 Animal Diversity II ...
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Her maxillae and labium are modified to form a tube through which the food is drawn up into the mouth by the pumping action of the tongue.
mandibles. Used to manipulate solids: e.g., pollen, wax, debris in the hive.
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mouthparts consisting of a labrum, a pair of mandibles, a pair of maxillae, a labium, and a tonguelike hypopharynx
two pairs of wings derived from outgrowths of the body wall
three pairs of walking legs ...
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