Flabra

/ˈfleɪbrə/ noun

Definition

Plural of flabrum; lips or lip-like structures, especially in zoological contexts.

Etymology

Plural of Latin flabrum (lip or edge), used in scientific descriptions of animal anatomy, particularly in insects and crustaceans.

Kelly Says

Flabra is the scientific plural for insect lips, and when you learn this term, you realize that insects have incredibly complex mouthparts that scientists needed precise words to describe.

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