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Drone Fly :: Drone fly () A dipterous insect (Eristalis tenax), resembling the drone bee. See Eristalis..

Subincusation :: Subimago (n.) A stage in the development of certain insects, such as the May flies, intermediate between the pupa and imago. In this stage, the insect is able to fly, but subsequently sheds a skin before becoming mature. Called also pseudimago..

Lampyrine :: Lampyrine (n.) An insect of the genus Lampyris, or family Lampyridae. See Lampyris..

Pilser :: Pilser (n.) An insect that flies into a flame.

Consectary :: Consectary (a.) Following by consequence; consequent; deducible.

Decussate :: Decussate (v. t.) To cross at an acute angle; to cut or divide in the form of X; to intersect; -- said of lines in geometrical figures, rays of light, nerves, etc..

Latus Rectum :: Latus rectum () The line drawn through a focus of a conic section parallel to the directrix and terminated both ways by the curve. It is the parameter of the principal axis. See Focus, and Parameter..

Profile :: Profile (n.) A section of any member, made at right angles with its main lines, showing the exact shape of moldings and the like..

Symphyses :: Symphyseotomy (n.) The operation of dividing the symphysis pubis for the purpose of facilitating labor; -- formerly called the Sigualtian section.

Exarticulate :: Exarticulate (a.) Having but one joint; -- said of certain insects.

Septarium :: Septarium (n.) A flattened concretionary nodule, usually of limestone, intersected within by cracks which are often filled with calcite, barite, or other minerals..

Metanotum :: Metanotum (n.) The dorsal portion of the metaphorax of insects.

Quadripennate :: Quadripennate (a.) Having four wings; -- said of insects.

Diameter :: Diameter (n.) Any right line passing through the center of a figure or body, as a circle, conic section, sphere, cube, etc., and terminated by the opposite boundaries; a straight line which bisects a system of parallel chords drawn in a curve..

Motmot :: Motmot (n.) Any one of several species of long-tailed, passerine birds of the genus Momotus, having a strong serrated beak. In most of the species the two long middle tail feathers are racket-shaped at the tip, when mature. The bird itself is said by some writers to trim them into this shape. They feed on insects, reptiles, and fruit, and are found from Mexico to Brazil. The name is derived from its note..

Polarity :: Polarity (n.) A property of the conic sections by virtue of which a given point determines a corresponding right line and a given right line determines a corresponding point. See Polar, n..

Prosector :: Prosector (n.) One who makes dissections for anatomical illustration; usually, the assistant of a professional anatomist..

Epicranium :: Epicranium (n.) The dorsal wall of the head of insects.

Cylindrical :: Cylindrical (a.) Having the form of a cylinder, or of a section of its convex surface; partaking of the properties of the cylinder..

Boss :: Boss (n.) A projecting ornament placed at the intersection of the ribs of ceilings, whether vaulted or flat, and in other situations..

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