Epistoma

Pronunciation
/ep-is-TOH-mah/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Epistoma
Plural
Epistomata

Definition

A plate or region of an insect's head situated between the clypeus and the area above the mouthparts.

Etymology

From Greek roots 'epi' (upon) and 'stoma' (mouth).

Example

The epistoma in some insects is often used to hold food particles.

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