- chitinized
- chi·tin·ized
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chitinized
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chitinized — ˈkītənˌīzd adjective Etymology: chitin + ized : filled in with chitin especially with a hardening effect elytra strongly chitinized … Useful english dictionary
chitinization — n. [Gr. chiton, tunic; izein, cause to be] The process of depositing chitin, or being chitinized; chitinized adj … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
Nematode — Not to be confused with ringworm. Nematodes Unidentified roundworm from wet soil. The mouth is at the top left corner. Scientific classification … Wikipedia
Deilephila — Elephant hawk moth Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia … Wikipedia
anterior apophyses — (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) In female Lepidoptera, a pair of slender chitinized internal rods extending anteriorly from the ninth abdominal segment … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
canines — n. pl. [L. canis, dog] (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) A pair of heavily chitinized spines originating from the mandibles of mayflies, adapted for holding food … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
cephalopharyngeal skeleton — (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) In Diptera, articulated sclerites of the mature larva; a secondary development: mandibular sclerites, intermediate sclerite, pharyngeal sclerite, chitinized, anterior, invaginated portion of the mouth parts … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
chitinous cradle — (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) Chitinized arms or bars that form the endoskeleton of the head of scale insects … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
cicatrix — n.; pl. cicatrices [L. cicatrix, scar] 1. A scar or scarlike marking. 2. (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) Large, pore like structures of giant scale insects, often appearing on the body surrounded by a chitinized rim … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
dorsal lip — 1. (G.T.). 2. (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) In Coccoidea, a chitinized plate supporting the anal tube … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
