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ORISMOLOGY. 
Corrueare (Corrugata). When the surface rises and 
falls acutely in angles. Ex. Phalena luteata, &c. 
Purcate (Plicata). Longitudinally or transversely 
folded ; or so impressed with strize as to have that 
appearance. Ex. Abdomen of Staphylinus. 
Ditatatr (Dilatata). Dilated disproportionably 
with respect to the Disk. Ex. Prothorax of Ne- 
crophorus. 
. Fruave (flata). When the edge is separated by a 
channel, often producing a very slender threadlike 
margin. Ex. Elytra of Choleva. 
IncrassaTE (Incrassata). When the margin is dis- 
proportionably thick. Ex. Mr. Marsham’s Family 
of Chrysomela ‘ thorace utrinque incrassato.” 
. Entree (Integra). When the margin has neither 
teeth, serratures, nor other incisions. 
. CHANNEL (Canalis). An impressed line more or 
less wide, which attends the edges, and is usually 
produced by its reflexion. 
Epce (Aces). The extreme termination of the 
margin. 
xi. TERMINATION. 
. Summit (Fastigium). The tip or extreme termina- 
tion of the upper part. 
- APEX (Apex). The top or upper termination of any 
part. 
. Borrom (Fundus). The extreme termination of the 
lower part. 
- Base (Basis). The lower termination of any part. 
Acute (Acuta). Terminating in an acute angle. 
‘PLATE: XV. Fie. 17. 
OstuseE (Obtusa). Terminating bluntly, but within 
the segment of a circle. Pirate XIV. Fie. 1. f. 
