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labra

/ˈlæbrə/

Meanings
noun
The uppermost of the mouthparts (trophi) of a typical insect, such as a cockroach. Typically resembles an upper lip and forms part of the roof of the mouth in such insects.

Examples :

"The biologist pointed to the cockroach's labra, explaining that it helps guide food into the insect's mouth. "
insect anatomy biology animal organism part

Related Words

Illustration cockroach

cockroach noun

/ˈkɑkˌroʊtʃ/ /ˈkɑkˌroʊtʃə/

A black or brown straight-winged insect of the order Blattodea.

"I saw a cockroach scurry under the refrigerator in the kitchen. "

Illustration projections

projections noun

/prəˈdʒɛkʃənz/ /proʊˈdʒɛkʃənz/

Something which projects, protrudes, juts out, sticks out, or stands out.

"The face of the cliff had many projections that were big enough for birds to nest on."

Illustration gymnasium

gymnasium noun

/dʒɪmˈneɪ.zi.əm/

A large room or building for indoor sports.

"The school's gymnasium was used for basketball practice after school. "

Illustration uppermost

uppermost adjective

/ˈʌpəməʊst/ /ˈʌpɚˌmoʊst/

At a higher level, rank or position.

"The uppermost floor of the school building houses the administration offices. "

Illustration biologist

biologist noun

/baɪˈɒlədʒɪst/ /baɪˈɑːlədʒɪst/

A student of biology; one versed in the science of biology.

"My sister is a biologist studying the effects of pollution on local river ecosystems. "

Illustration explaining

explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration overhanging

overhanging noun

/ˌoʊvərˈhæŋɪŋ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhæŋɪŋ/

The volume that tips the balance between the demand and the supply toward demand lagging supply.

"The company struggled to sell its large inventory, and the overhanging of unsold goods put significant pressure on their warehouse space and finances. "

Illustration typically

typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

Illustration mechanic

mechanic noun

/məˈkænɪk/

A manual worker; a labourer or artisan.

"The mechanic fixed the broken bicycle chain. "

Illustration resembles

resembles verb

/rɪˈzɛmbəlz/ /riˈzɛmbəlz/

To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

"The twins resemble each other."

Illustration mouthparts

mouthparts noun

/ˈmaʊθpɑːrts/ /ˈmaʊθpɑːrts/

(usually in plural) An appendage-like structure on the outside of an insect's or other arthropod's mouth, serving to manipulate and masticate food.

"The fans, or brushes, create currents in the water that direct food toward the larvae’s mouthparts and help stuff the food into their deeply concealed mouths."

Illustration exercising

exercising verb

/ˈɛksərˌsaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈɛksərsaɪzɪŋ/

To exert for the sake of training or improvement; to practice in order to develop.

"She is exercising regularly to improve her health. "