rostellum

noun

A small beaklike part, such as a projection on the stigma of an orchid or the hooked projection on the head of a tapeworm.

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In botany: Any small beak-shaped process, as in the stigma of many violets; specifically, a modification of the stigma in many orchids, which bears the glands to which the pollen-masses are attached.

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A Linnean term for the caulicle or radicle.

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In zoology, the fore part of the head of tapeworms or other cestoids, bearing spines or hooklets which are said to be rostellar. See cut under Cestoidea.

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[capitalized] [NL.] In conchology, same as Rostellaria.

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The combined mouth-parts of the true lice, of the family Pediculidæ.

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A small beaklike process or extension of some part; a small rostrum

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A small beak-like process or extension; a small rostrum.