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[R] Paired segmented appendage arising on the maxilla (maxillary palp) or on the labium (labial palp) of insects. Also called palpus.
In mites, it is called pedipalp and serves as an apparatus for seizing food.

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* Mites (INRA)
1: gnathosoma.
a: chelicera; b: pedipalp.
2: prosoma (prodorsum).
3: opisthosoma.
2 + 3: idiosoma.
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* Insect head (INRA)
After a primitive insect, with chewing mouthparts.
a: antenna; b: ocellus; c: compound eye; d: prothorax; e: clypeus; f: labrum; g: maxillary palpus; h: mandible; i: labial palpus.
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