ligula

(lig′yo̵̅o̅ lə)

noun pl. ligulae or ligulas

Zool. a structure containing typically the terminal lobes of the labium of an insect

Origin: see ligule

See ligula in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. lig·u·lae (-lēˌ) or lig·u·las

A strap-shaped or tonguelike structure, especially a mouth part in certain insects.

Origin:

Origin: Latin

Origin: , diminutive of lingua, tongue; see dṇghū- in Indo-European roots

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