Buccula
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Buccula is a noun meaning A fold of fat beneath the chin.
Meaning
A fold of fat beneath the chin.
More Meanings
- (entomology) in hemipterans, the ventroanterior part of the bug's head.
Example Sentences
Buccula rounded, without spiny projection at middle
Figure 1. Lateral view of head, showing buccula of N. californicus.
Word Forms
- bucculae
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bucca, buccinator, bichectomy, chinbone, buccopharynx, zonula.
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