patellula

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Synonyms: patella, patellulae, stellula, papillula

Antonyms: patella, patellulae, stellula, papillula

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|zoology}} A [[cup]]-like [[sucker]] on the [[foot|feet]] of certain [[insect]]s.
2. {{lb|en|botany}} A [[flat]], [[disk]]-like structure found on some plants (especially bryophytes), algae, and fungi, often aiding in reproduction or attachment to substrates.

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