Lingua
- Pronunciation
- /LIN-goo-ah/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Lingua
- Plural
- Linguae
Definition
A tongue-like organ found in the mouthparts of insects, used for feeding and sometimes sensory perception.
Etymology
Example
The labium of a fly is composed of two labial palps and the lacinia, while the lingua plays a role in food manipulation.