Meaning Of The Word Pulvillus

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pulvillus in American English
a cushionlike part between the tarsal claws of many insects, as dipterans
noun: a soft, padlike structure located at the base of each claw on the feet of certain insects

pulvillus in British English
noun: a small pad between the claws at the end of an insect's leg

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