submarginal
[suhb-mahr-juh-nl]
- Biology. near the margin.
- below the margin.
- not worth cultivating, as land; less than satisfactory; unproductive.
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Origin of submarginal
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The submarginal and subapical spots are silvered, especially the latter.
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Of these, the spots of the median and submarginal bands are most conspicuous.
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The submarginal band is buff, narrow, and dusted with more or less ferruginous.
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In some specimens a few silver scales are found on the submarginal spots.
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The submarginal band is pale yellow, narrow, but distinct and always present.
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submarginal
- below the minimum requirements
- situated close to the margin of an organ or part
- (of land) infertile and unprofitable for cultivation
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