Ligula
Ligula is a term used in various fields of study, including biology, botany, and anatomy. In each field, the term has a unique meaning and application.
Biology[edit | edit source]
In biology, a ligula is a part of the anatomy of certain parasitic tapeworms. It is a scolex, or head, that is elongated into a slender, finger-like process. This structure is used by the tapeworm to attach itself to the host's intestinal wall. The ligula is a key feature in the identification of certain species of tapeworms, such as those in the genus Diphyllobothrium.
Botany[edit | edit source]
In botany, a ligula is a thin outgrowth at the junction of leaf and leafstalk of many grasses and sedges. It is typically a membranous or hairy structure that helps to prevent water or insect entry into the sheath.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
In anatomy, the term ligula is used to describe a band or fold of mucous membrane on the underside of the tongue in certain animals. It is also used to describe a similar structure in the mouthparts of certain insects.
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