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Meaning of flagellomere | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A segment of the flagellum of the antenna of an insect or crustacean.

Examples

“Stone (personal correspondence) has suggested the use of the term flagellomere, on morphological grounds, instead of the usual "segments" of the flagellum […]”
“Dorsa and ventral lobes of flagellomeres not symmetrical: ventral lobe slightly longer than dorsal lobe.”
“On various Anthemideae genera. 3 Antennae with 8, occasionally 9 flagellomeres.”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

flagellomers flagellum Flageolet flageolet register flageoletist flagfall

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