| prolegs |
Plural of proleg, fleshy extensions of the body of caterpillars.
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| pronotum |
The upper surface of the prothorax, found just behind the head of insects, which supports the first pair of legs.
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| prothorax |
The prothorax is the front most of the three segments of the thorax of an insect and bears the first pair of legs.
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| proximal |
In insects, near the body, or the base of an appendage (e.g., wing).
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| pseudoaethalium |
One type of fruiting body of slime molds. This fruiting body is composed of sporangia closely crowded together. They usually lack stalks although some may be stalked.
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| pubescent |
Covered with short, downy hairs.
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| pupa |
The stage between larva and adult in insects with complete metamorphosis.
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