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LONGIPALPI

\lˈɒŋɡɪpˌalpi], \lˈɒŋɡɪpˌalpi], \l_ˈɒ_ŋ_ɡ_ɪ_p_ˌa_l_p_i]\

Definitions of LONGIPALPI

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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[L.] (Entom.) Brachelytrous beetles with maxillary palpi (i.e. filaments attached to the chewing jaws) almost as long as the head.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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