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Mesentotoma mauka Christiansen, K, Bellinger & P 1992

cellularity

Cellularity and growth form
multicellular
URI: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/PATO_0001993

Definition: A cellularity quality inhering in a bearer by virtue of the bearers consisting of more than one cell. [ PATOC:GVG ]

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feeding structure

Arthropod Trophic Ecology Data
biting-chewing mouthparts
URI: https://eol.org/schema/terms/bitingChewing

Definition: Mouthparts adapted to cutting and grinding food particles using opposable mandibles with a mola (grinding surface).

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Arthropod Trophic Ecology Data
entognathous mouthparts
URI: https://eol.org/schema/terms/entognathous

Definition: Insect mouthparts that are concealed inside the head by folds of the head capsule. The mandibles and maxillae are located inside the oral chamber, and only the tips of the mouthparts protrude from the oral opening.

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wing morphology

Insect Wings
primarily apterous
URI: http://eol.org/schema/terms/primarilyApterous

Definition: The absence of wings in organisms that do not have winged ancestors.

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(adult)