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Definitions for lingula
ˈlɪŋ gyə lə; -ˌlilin·gu·la
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Wiktionary
lingulanoun
Any of several tongue-shaped bony structures, especially that which forms the anterior border of the mandibular foramen.
Etymology: From lingula, from lingua + -ula (diminutive suffix).
Webster Dictionary
Lingulanoun
a tonguelike process or part
Lingulanoun
any one of numerous species of brachiopod shells belonging to the genus Lingula, and related genera. See Brachiopoda, and Illustration in Appendix
Etymology: [L., a little tongue.]
Wikidata
Lingula
Lingula is a genus of brachiopods within the class Lingulata. Lingula is known to have existed since the early Ordovician Period. Lingula is considered an example of a living fossil. Like all brachiopods, it is a filter feeder. Brachiopods are superficially similar to a bivalve, both having two shells. Brachiopods are commonly distinguished from molluscs, because they have different dorsal and ventral shells, however it must be noted that this is not strictly true, and is simply a rule of thumb. A better distinction is that Lingula and almost all other brachiopods also have a stalk that extends through a hole near the tip of one of its shells.
Entomology
Lingula
in Aleurodidae, a more or less slender tongue or strap-shaped organ, attached cephalad within the vasiform orifice: a term proposed by Leuckart for the ligula of the bees.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of lingula in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of lingula in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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