Definitions for proleg
ˈproʊˌlɛgpro·leg

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. prolegnoun

   An appendage of the abdomen of some insect larvae, such as caterpillars, which is used like a leg.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Prolegnoun

   one of the fleshy legs found on the abdominal segments of the larvae of Lepidoptera, sawflies, and some other insects. Those of Lepidoptera have a circle of hooks. Called also proped, propleg, and falseleg

2. Etymology: [Pref. pro- for, in place of + leg.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Proleg

   A Proleg is the small fleshy, stub structure found on the ventral surface of the abdomen of most larval forms of insects of the order Lepidoptera, though they can also be found on other larval insects such as sawflies and a few types of flies. The prolegs of Hymenoptera and Lepidoptera evolved independent of each other. Prolegs of lepidopteran larvae have a small circle of gripping hooks, called "crochets". The arrangement of the crochets can be helpful in identification to family level. Prolegs are not true legs; they are not jointed, and so lack the five segments that true insect legs possess. They have their own musculature, but it is limited, and much of the movement of the prolegs is accomplished via hydraulics.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Proleg

   prō′leg, n. one of the abdominal limbs of the larvæ of insects.

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Proleg

   any process or appendage that serves the purpose of a leg: specifically the fleshy unjointed abdominal legs of caterpillars and certain saw-fly larvae: = abdominal feet: false legs.

How to pronounce proleg?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of proleg in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of proleg in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Proleg
2. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proleg
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=proleg
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=proleg
5. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=proleg