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palp, palpus
An elongated, often segmented appendage, usually found near the mouth in invertebrate organisms; such as, mollusks, crustaceans, and insects; the functions of which include sensation, locomotion, and feeding.
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palp formula
The number of segments in the maxillary (second pair of jaws under the principal pair) and labial palps respectively.
If the formula had six,four; it would mean six segments in the maxillary palp and four in the labial palp.
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palp-, palpo-, palpi-
Latin: to touch gently, to stroke; to pat; in this unit.
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