As a noun trophi
is the mouthparts of an organism such as an insect or a member of the rotifera.
trophi
English
Noun
(
en-plural noun)
The mouthparts of an organism such as an insect or a member of the Rotifera
Usage notes
In the study of various invertebrate animals, especially insects and rotifera, appendages used in feeding are called the trophi''. This is the modern Latin plural of ''trophus'', from the Greek for ''feeder , but the singular is rarely used in technical speech. Examples of trophi in an insect such as a cockroach are the labrum, mandibles, maxillae, and labium.
labrum
English
Etymology
From (etyl) .
Noun
(labra)
The uppermost of the mouthparts (trophi) of a typical insect, such as a cockroach. Typically resembles an upper lip and forms part of the roof of the mouth in such insects.
(anatomy) Any of several lip-like projections.
A large basin of warm water, with an overhanging lip, in a Roman bath.
Derived terms
* glenoid labrum
* acetabular labrum
Related terms
* labral
Anagrams
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