Definition of ligula in English:

ligula

nounPlural ligulae ˈlɪɡjʊləˈliɡyələ

Entomology

The strap-shaped terminal part of an insect's labium, typically lobed.
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Example sentencesExamples
- This individual is a hyolithid without question because both the ligula and the dorsoventral differentiation ordinarily seen in hyoliths are clearly present.
- They transport the spermatophores with a copulatory organ, called the ligula, located on the tip of one of their arms.
- Conchs of the Girvan specimens match the diagnostic traits given above in terms of the ligula, aperture and ornamentation on the shell.

Derivatives

ligular

adjective

Entomology

The present invention relates to a hydrophilic extract predominantly composed of camomile ligular florets that may, for example, be used for liquid vaginal preparations for human females.
Example sentencesExamples
- It has medium thick greenish yellow cane and medium long lanceolate ligular process on one side.
- By combinations of wide crosses and DNA transformation, we can now partition ligular region morphological differences to genes and gene sequence.
- Their sheaths are tubular, often forming crownshaft, sometimes with ligular appendages.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Latin, 'strap'.

Definition of ligula in US English:

ligula

nounˈliɡyələ

Entomology

The strap-shaped terminal part of an insect's labium, typically lobed.
〔昆〕唇舌
Example sentencesExamples
- They transport the spermatophores with a copulatory organ, called the ligula, located on the tip of one of their arms.
- Conchs of the Girvan specimens match the diagnostic traits given above in terms of the ligula, aperture and ornamentation on the shell.
- This individual is a hyolithid without question because both the ligula and the dorsoventral differentiation ordinarily seen in hyoliths are clearly present.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Latin, ‘strap’.

词汇	ligula
释义	Definition of ligula in English: ligula nounPlural ligulae ˈlɪɡjʊləˈliɡyələ Entomology The strap-shaped terminal part of an insect's labium, typically lobed. 〔昆〕唇舌 Example sentencesExamples This individual is a hyolithid without question because both the ligula and the dorsoventral differentiation ordinarily seen in hyoliths are clearly present. They transport the spermatophores with a copulatory organ, called the ligula, located on the tip of one of their arms. Conchs of the Girvan specimens match the diagnostic traits given above in terms of the ligula, aperture and ornamentation on the shell. Derivatives ligular adjective Entomology The present invention relates to a hydrophilic extract predominantly composed of camomile ligular florets that may, for example, be used for liquid vaginal preparations for human females. Example sentencesExamples It has medium thick greenish yellow cane and medium long lanceolate ligular process on one side. By combinations of wide crosses and DNA transformation, we can now partition ligular region morphological differences to genes and gene sequence. Their sheaths are tubular, often forming crownshaft, sometimes with ligular appendages. Origin Mid 18th century: from Latin, 'strap'. Definition of ligula in US English: ligula nounˈliɡyələ Entomology The strap-shaped terminal part of an insect's labium, typically lobed. 〔昆〕唇舌 Example sentencesExamples They transport the spermatophores with a copulatory organ, called the ligula, located on the tip of one of their arms. Conchs of the Girvan specimens match the diagnostic traits given above in terms of the ligula, aperture and ornamentation on the shell. This individual is a hyolithid without question because both the ligula and the dorsoventral differentiation ordinarily seen in hyoliths are clearly present. Origin Mid 18th century: from Latin, ‘strap’.
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