Microtomentum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Microtomentum is a noun meaning (entomology) A very fine pubescence that appears as a color pattern except under high magnification.
Meaning
(entomology) A very fine pubescence that appears as a color pattern except under high magnification.
Example Sentences
However, you can still separate these genera from Lucilia because the thorax of each genus (Cynomya and Cyanus) is covered with whitish microtomentum while it is not in Lucilia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include microptery, micromelanophore, micropoint, micropattern, micromovement, microinsect.
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