hemolymph
Definitions
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- noun A circulating fluid in the bodies of some invertebrates that is the equivalent of blood.
Examples
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Most crustaceans have a dorsal heart, but some smaller crustaceans simply circulate their hemolymph with body movements.
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In places where this insect has displaced native populations, the alkaloid-covered shell and habit of releasing hemolymph (insect blood) when frightened is such that even a few per standard 280-gallon (1000-litre) bin will produce a recognizable off-flavour.
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It has been found that the hemolymph of a particular insect can be partially vitrified at cooling rates that are likely to occur in nature.
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Another bee threat is parasites such as the varroa destructor, which clings to a bee as it feeds on hemolymph, or bee's "blood," and spreads dangerous viruses.
Note
The word 'hemolymph' comes from a Greek root meaning 'blood' and a Latin root meaning 'clear water'.
