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单词 clypeus
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Definition of clypeus in English:

clypeus

nounPlural clypei ˈklɪpɪəsˈklɪpiəs
Entomology
  • A broad plate at the front of an insect's head.

    〔昆〕唇基,额板

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The under-surfaces of the labrum and clypeus constitute the epipharynx.
    • Their monophyly is undisputed, given the five elongate, stiff mouthpart elements forming a distinctive beak, and an enlarged clypeus.
    • Although the clypeus and labrum of Reboursia exhibit a sphaeromatoid shape, it has a broad separation between the antennular basal articles.
    • Antennae are placed midway between clypeus midpoint and lateral margin of head, projecting laterally along anterior margin of head.
    • Reports that Achrysocharis species do not have a delimited clypeus are generally erroneous: the clypeus may or may not appear delimited based on the size and condition of the specimen.

Derivatives

  • clypeal

  • adjective
    Entomology
    • It can be identified by its brown to black color, well-developed petiolar process, and no median clypeal tooth.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • This genus is easily recognized by its sharply notched clypeal margin and the unique dorsellum.
      • Above the clypeal arch are two lateral clusters of strong basiconic sensillae, but no definite antennary rudiments are to be seen.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin, literally 'round shield'.

Definition of clypeus in US English:

clypeus

nounˈklipēəsˈklɪpiəs
Entomology
  • A broad plate at the front of an insect's head.

    〔昆〕唇基,额板

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The under-surfaces of the labrum and clypeus constitute the epipharynx.
    • Although the clypeus and labrum of Reboursia exhibit a sphaeromatoid shape, it has a broad separation between the antennular basal articles.
    • Reports that Achrysocharis species do not have a delimited clypeus are generally erroneous: the clypeus may or may not appear delimited based on the size and condition of the specimen.
    • Their monophyly is undisputed, given the five elongate, stiff mouthpart elements forming a distinctive beak, and an enlarged clypeus.
    • Antennae are placed midway between clypeus midpoint and lateral margin of head, projecting laterally along anterior margin of head.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin, literally ‘round shield’.

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