Definition of galea in English:

galea

nounPlural galeas, Plural galeae ˈɡeɪlɪəˈɡālēə

Zoology Botany

A structure shaped like a helmet.
〔植，动〕盔状体，（花的）盔瓣
Example sentencesExamples
- When feeding the honey bee dips its tongue into the nectar which adheres and the the tongue is retracted so that adhering liquid is carried into the space between the galeae and labial palps.
- Without dissection the cardo can seldom be seen; the stipes is usually at least partially visible; the galeae, when developed into the haustellum, become prominent, and can be seen in part even in the more primitive state; the palp, when reduced, is frequently completely hidden,
- The galeae are hollow yet contain muscles, tracheae, nerves and an open circulatory system.
- As the periosteum and galea reaffix in their new, higher positions, the body absorbs the device.
- The cervix and paired episternal sclerites are visible below the galeae.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin, literally 'helmet'.

Definition of galea in US English:

galea

nounˈɡālēə

Botany Zoology

A structure shaped like a helmet.
〔植，动〕盔状体，（花的）盔瓣
Example sentencesExamples
- The cervix and paired episternal sclerites are visible below the galeae.
- As the periosteum and galea reaffix in their new, higher positions, the body absorbs the device.
- Without dissection the cardo can seldom be seen; the stipes is usually at least partially visible; the galeae, when developed into the haustellum, become prominent, and can be seen in part even in the more primitive state; the palp, when reduced, is frequently completely hidden,
- When feeding the honey bee dips its tongue into the nectar which adheres and the the tongue is retracted so that adhering liquid is carried into the space between the galeae and labial palps.
- The galeae are hollow yet contain muscles, tracheae, nerves and an open circulatory system.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin, literally ‘helmet’.

单词	galea
释义	Definition of galea in English: galea nounPlural galeas, Plural galeae ˈɡeɪlɪəˈɡālēə Zoology Botany A structure shaped like a helmet. 〔植，动〕盔状体，（花的）盔瓣 Example sentencesExamples When feeding the honey bee dips its tongue into the nectar which adheres and the the tongue is retracted so that adhering liquid is carried into the space between the galeae and labial palps. Without dissection the cardo can seldom be seen; the stipes is usually at least partially visible; the galeae, when developed into the haustellum, become prominent, and can be seen in part even in the more primitive state; the palp, when reduced, is frequently completely hidden, The galeae are hollow yet contain muscles, tracheae, nerves and an open circulatory system. As the periosteum and galea reaffix in their new, higher positions, the body absorbs the device. The cervix and paired episternal sclerites are visible below the galeae. Origin Mid 19th century: from Latin, literally 'helmet'. Definition of galea in US English: galea nounˈɡālēə Botany Zoology A structure shaped like a helmet. 〔植，动〕盔状体，（花的）盔瓣 Example sentencesExamples The cervix and paired episternal sclerites are visible below the galeae. As the periosteum and galea reaffix in their new, higher positions, the body absorbs the device. Without dissection the cardo can seldom be seen; the stipes is usually at least partially visible; the galeae, when developed into the haustellum, become prominent, and can be seen in part even in the more primitive state; the palp, when reduced, is frequently completely hidden, When feeding the honey bee dips its tongue into the nectar which adheres and the the tongue is retracted so that adhering liquid is carried into the space between the galeae and labial palps. The galeae are hollow yet contain muscles, tracheae, nerves and an open circulatory system. Origin Mid 19th century: from Latin, literally ‘helmet’.
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