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).

类型 Organ
上级结构 appendage
拉丁名称 imaginal disc-derived leg

常见问题

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.

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