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morphology of a butterfly [2]

morphology of a butterfly [2] Large articulated member attached to the terminal segment of the thorax and having powerful sensory organs. Anterior segment of the leg articulating with the thorax and the trochanter. Segment of the leg between the trochanter and the tibia. Pointy fang-shaped structure attached to the tarsus and enabling the butterfly to cling to things and feed itself. Terminal segment of the leg, divided into five parts and having two claws. Segment of the leg between the femur and the tarsus. Segment of the leg between the hip and the femur.

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morphology of a butterfly?[1]

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peppered moth

monarch butterfly

hind leg

Large articulated member attached to the terminal segment of the thorax and having powerful sensory organs.
morphology of a butterfly [1]
morphology of a butterfly [1]

coxa

Anterior segment of the leg articulating with the thorax and the trochanter.

femur

Segment of the leg between the trochanter and the tibia.

claw

Pointy fang-shaped structure attached to the tarsus and enabling the butterfly to cling to things and feed itself.

tarsus

Terminal segment of the leg, divided into five parts and having two claws.

tibia

Segment of the leg between the femur and the tarsus.

trochanter

Segment of the leg between the hip and the femur.