Glossary terms beginning with V

Varroa mite

an ectoparasite of bees.
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Vector

a vector is an organism that acts as an intermediary host for a parasite and transfers the parasite to the next host.
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Vein

structures that support an insect's wing.
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Venation

the arrangement of veins in an insect's wing. Venation is very important in the identification of insect species.
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Venom

a toxin made by one organism and injected into another through a sting or bite.
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Ventral

the lower surface of an organism.
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Vermiform

a term used to describe the body shape of insect larvae that are maggot-like.
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Vespid

cf. Vespidae - insects in the family Vespidae within the Order Hymenoptera. They are more commonly known as the social wasps.

Vespidae

insects in the family Vespidae within the Order Hymenoptera. They are more commonly known as the social wasps.
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Vespoidea

the superfamily that contains solitary and social wasps as well as ants.
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Vestigial

a structure (in biology a bodily organ or appendage) that has been reduced to the point where it no longer functions.
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Viviparity

giving birth to live young (not eggs).
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Voltinism

the number of broods of an organism within a year.
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Vortis sampler

a type of insect suction sampler that is said not to harm the insects collected.
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