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moniliform

Insect antenna forms Neohermes concolor - female Hemerobius stigma Blister Beetle - Lytta aenea Bronzed Blister Beetle - Lytta polita
Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
No Taxon (Glossary)
No Taxon (M)
No Taxon moniliform
Explanation of Names
From Latin monile, a necklace, plus suffix form.
Identification
moniliform adjective (applied to antennae) - having each joint oval or globose, resembling a necklace; bead-like in shape.
See Also
antenna
aristate
capitate
clavate
filiform
flabellate
geniculate
lamellate
moniliform
pectinate
plumose
serrate
setaceous
stylate
Internet References
Jardine's Dictionary of Entomology
Contributed by Cotinis on 17 May, 2007 - 11:02am
Last updated 3 July, 2009 - 6:50am

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