Difference between revisions of "disc"
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|definition=1. Any flattened part in the form of a disc. | |definition=1. Any flattened part in the form of a disc. | ||
| − | 2. Circumoral area of many animals. | + | 2. Circumoral [[area]] of many animals. |
| − | 3. ([[Arthropoda]]: [[Insecta]]) In Coleoptera, the general dorsal surface of the elytra, usually marked by longitudinal striae corresponding to a row of sclerotized pillars connecting the upper and lower faces of the elytra. | + | 3. ([[Arthropoda]]: [[Insecta]]) In Coleoptera, the general [[dorsal]] surface of the [[elytra]], usually marked by [[longitudinal]] striae corresponding to a row of [[sclerotized]] pillars connecting the upper and lower faces of the [[elytra]]. |
| − | 4. ([[Echinodermata]]: Asteroidea) The central part of the body. | + | 4. ([[Echinodermata]]: [[Asteroidea]]) The central part of the body. |
| − | 5. ([[Mollusca]]: [[Bivalvia]]) The whole valve exclusive of the auricles in Pectinacea. | + | 5. ([[Mollusca]]: [[Bivalvia]]) The whole [[valve]] exclusive of the auricles in Pectinacea. |
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Latest revision as of 23:30, 13 September 2013
disc also disk (noun; Latin discus, circular plate): 1. Any flattened part in the form of a disc.2. Circumoral area of many animals.
3. (Arthropoda: Insecta) In Coleoptera, the general dorsal surface of the elytra, usually marked by longitudinal striae corresponding to a row of sclerotized pillars connecting the upper and lower faces of the elytra.
4. (Echinodermata: Asteroidea) The central part of the body.
5. (Mollusca: Bivalvia) The whole valve exclusive of the auricles in Pectinacea.
