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insect leg

imaginal disc-derived leg

An appendage of an insect thoracic segment. It is primarily used for locomotion but may have additional functions in some species, such as digging, grasping, grooming, or silk production (Chapman 1998).

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Type Organ
Structure parente appendage
Nom latin imaginal disc-derived leg

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the insect leg?

An appendage of an insect thoracic segment. It is primarily used for locomotion but may have additional functions in some species, such as digging, grasping, grooming, or silk production (Chapman 1998).

What is the Latin name for the insect leg?

The Latin name for the insect leg is imaginal disc-derived leg.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0005895 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  2. Wikipedia — insect leg Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.