Labio-sternum mound

Pronunciation: /LAY-bee-oh-STUR-num mouwnd/

Category: Anatomy

Singular: Labio-sternum mound

Plural: Labio-sternum mounds

Definition

A structure found in some insects where the labium (a mouthpart) meets the sternum (the ventral part of an insect's body segment), often aiding in feeding.

Etymology

From 'labium', Latin for 'lip', and 'sternum', Greek for 'chest'. 'Mound' refers to a raised area.

Example

In certain beetles, the labio-sternum mound assists in efficiently directing food to the mouth.

Related Terms

Labium
Sternum
Insect anatomy

Usage Notes

The term 'labio-sternum mound' is specific and may not be widely recognized outside specialized texts on insect morphology.