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Definitions of proleg in various dictionaries:
One of the stubby limbs on the abdominal segments of caterpillars and certain other insect larvae.
noun - an abdominal leg of certain insect larvae
PROLEG - A proleg is a small, fleshy, stub structure found on the ventral surface of the abdomen of most larval forms of insects of the order Lepidoptera, tho...
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| Larvae limb |
| Larva limb |
| Bit of caterpillar? Part filling for empty pig |
| Worker has good bit of grub |
| Last Seen in these Crosswords & Puzzles |
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| Dec 10 2015 The Telegraph - Toughie |
| Mar 8 2009 Universal |
| Nov 19 2002 The Guardian - Cryptic crossword |
| Nov 19 2002 The Guardian - Cryptic crossword |
| Feb 10 2002 Universal |
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| One of the stubby limbs on the abdominal segments of caterpillars and certain other insect larvae. |
| A fleshy abdominal limb of a caterpillar or similar insect larva. |
| Proleg description |
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| A proleg is a small, fleshy, stub structure found on the ventral surface of the abdomen of most larval forms of insects of the order Lepidoptera, though they can also be found on other larval insects such as sawflies and a few types of flies. In all the orders in which they appear, mainly Hymenoptera and Lepidoptera, prolegs of any form evolved independently of each other by convergent evolution.Prolegs of lepidopteran larvae have a small circle of gripping hooks, called "crochets". The arrangement of the crochets can be helpful in identification to family level. Although the point has been debated, prolegs are not widely regarded as true legs, derived from the primitive uniramous limbs. Certainly in their morphology they are not jointed, and so lack the five segments (coxa, trochanter, femur, tibia, tarsus) of thoracic insect legs. Prolegs do have limited musculature, but much of their movement is hydraulically powered. |