pulvillus
noun
pul·vil·lus
ˌpəlˈviləs
plural pulvilli
-iˌlī
: a pad often covered with short hairs or an organ or process resembling or functioning like a cushion or sucker that occurs on an insect's foot between the claws of the last segment and often forms an adhesive organ
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“Pulvillus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pulvillus. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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