epicranium
[ep-i-krey-nee-uh m]
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noun, plural ep·i·cra·ni·a [ep-i-krey-nee-uh] /ˌɛp ɪˈkreɪ ni ə/.
Anatomy. the layer of scalp formed by muscle and flattened tendon.
Entomology. the top of the head in insects, usually including the frons, genae, and vertex.
Origin of epicranium
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Clypeal suture: marks the division between clypeus and epicranium.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
Epicranial plate: in some larvae a plate-like structure forming the epicranium.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
Protocranium: the posterior part of the epicranium: sometimes used as Occiput.
Explanation of Terms Used in EntomologyJohn. B. Smith
The head is extended from behind forwards, so that the crown (epicranium) is large, while the face (clypeus) is small.
Above is the crown (vertex or epicranium), on which or on the “front” may be seated three simple eyes (ocelli).
epicranium
[ĕp′ĭ-krā′nē-əm]
n. pl. ep•i•cra•ni•ums
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