pseudarolium

pseudarolium
n.; pl. -olia [Gr. pseudos, false; arole, protection]
(ARTHROPODA: Insecta)
1. A pad at the apex of the tarsus, similar to an arolium.
2. In Miridae Hemiptera, a more lateral pair of processes present in some subfamilies at the bases of the claws.

Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. . 2005.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать реферат

Look at other dictionaries:

  • arolium — n.; pl. ia [Gr. arole, protection] (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) A medium lobe or pad like cushion of the foot. a. Between the claws of Orthoptera. b. The base of each tarsal claw of Hemiptera. c. Between the tarsal claws and comprising part of the… …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”