pulvillus
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of pulvillus
1685–95; < Latin, diminutive of pulvīnus cushion
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Extension sole: the pad-like pulvillus which may be extended by the extension plate through the pressure plate.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
The lower rim of the cup-like depression which terminates the tubercle and contains the pulvillus is sometimes slightly prolonged into a tooth, which in prismaticum becomes the sharp tip of the tubercle.
From North American Species of Cactus by Coulter, John Merle
Pulvilliform: having the appearance or structure of a pulvillus.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
Plantula: a lobe of the divided tarsal pulvillus; one of the soles or climbing cushions of the foot: see arolium; pulviglus.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
Pressure plate: a structure at base of pulvillus, which exerts a pressure on the sole of the pad.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
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