Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Uniserial circle
Arranged in a single circle (cf.
Multiserial circle).
Univoltine
Having one generation annually.
Ventral
On or pertaining to the lower surface.
Ventriculus
The main digestive (usually tubular)
section of the mid-gut.
Ventrum
The lower surface of the body.
Vermiform
Worm-like, i.e. long and thin.
Verruca
(pi.
verrucae)
A wart-like projection, often
bearing several bristles or setae.
Vibrissae
(see
Oral vibrissae).
Viviparous
Producing live young (nymphs or larvae)
as opposed to eggs.
Waist
(see
Petiole).
Wing pad
The sac-like structure in an insect nymph
that is the developing precursor of the adult wing.
Wing venation
The arrangement of veins on the
wing of an insect.