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Record 1 2012-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
DEF

A general term for a small fold of integument or mucous membrane that checks, curbs, or limits the movements of an organ or part.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
OBS

Désigne certaines parties du corps qui prennent la forme d'un repli cutané ou muqueux ou un faisceau de fibres tissulaires reliant, comme frein du prépuce, frein de la langue, etc.

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
DEF

In many adult Lepidoptera [butterflies and moths], the spine, in males, and the bristles, in females, arising from the base of the costa of the hind wings, projecting beneath the forewing, whose function is to unite the wings in flight; in Cicadidae [cicadas], the triangular lateral piece on the mesonotum which connects with the trochlea.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
DEF

Appareil constitué d'une seule soie longue et raide chez le mâle, alors que celui de la femelle est formé de deux à vingt soies. Situé à la base de l'aile postérieure, le frein sert à réunir cette dernière à l'aile antérieure pendant le vol.

Spanish

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