labium

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Testa cylindrica, polita; spira conica, acuminata, brevissima; labium exterius simplex, interius incrassatum, tumidum; columella plicis numerosis gracilibus; apertura basi truncata, emarginata.

From Zoological Illustrations, Volume I or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals by Swainson, William

A, Sucking mouth of a Butterfly: p, proboscis; l, labium; l1, labial palps; m, mandibles.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura by Various

Testa coniformis; spira brevissima; labium exterius simplex; columella plicata; apertura linearis, angusta, spir� longior.

From Zoological Illustrations, Volume I or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals by Swainson, William

A median process, known as the hypopharynx or tongue, arises from the floor of the mouth in front of the labium, and becomes most variously developed or specialized in different insects.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" by Various

Unilabiate, ū-ni-lā′bi-āt, adj. having one lip or labium.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various