Hamulus (disambiguation)

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As hamuli (singular Hamulus ., Latin for "tick"), various tick-like structures are referred to:

  • the wing hooks of the insects, see Hamulus .
  • the jumping fork of the springtails.
  • hook-shaped extensions on some bones, e.g. B. the hook leg of the human wrist (hand).
  • thread-like connection structure between the adhesive organ and the pollinia in orchids.