LepsGlossary (B)
basal plate
Ring-like sclerite on free lobe of maxilla in the larva.
bi-ordinalCondition of proleg hooks (crochets) where these occur in two alternating sizes. See also: Uni-ordinal, Tri-ordinal.
binomen or binomial nameThe combination of two names, the first being a generic name and the second a specific name, that together constitute the scientific name of a species; any interpolated names are not counted as components of a binomen.
binomial nomenclature, principle ofsee Principle of binomial nomenclature.
binomial nomenclatureThe system of nomenclature in which a species, but no taxon or any other rank, is denoted by a combination of two names.
buccopharyngeal regionRegion behind the mouth, leading into first part of fore-gut.
Bulletin of Zoological NomenclatureThe official periodical of the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature.
butterfly, -iesA general name for the numerous species of diurnal Lepidoptera.
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