Valva

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  • n. A paired copulatory organ of males in some species of insects that helps the male clasp the female.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. In anatomy and zoology, a valve or valvula.
  • n. In entomology, the maxilla of a bee, which in repose folds against the tongue. See cut under Hymenoptera. Kirby.
    • Word Usage
    "The word Bivalva (Bi = "two", valva = "shells") is a misnomer."
    Cross Reference
    valva tricuspis    valva bicuspis   
     
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