The languette, at first very small, as in the genus Atypus, afterwards becomes elongated and advanced between the jaws. |
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At the root of the languette, and a little below the middle of the interior space which intervenes between the mandibles, is placed the pharynx. |
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The instrument had to be soaked in water for a short time so the languette became soft again. |
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Below it is the more fleshy languette or curtain valve which closes the incurrent siphonal opening when required. |
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Bronze sword. The curved heel has a small central languette or tongue. |
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Proximally to the ligament this exposes the languette of the palmar fascia. Some of the fibres of this languette which pierce the subcutaneous layer system are demonstrated. |
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