hemolymph
noun
he·mo·lymph
ˈhē-mə-ˌlim(p)f 
: the circulatory fluid of various invertebrate animals that is functionally comparable to the blood and lymph of vertebrates
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High-resolution microscopy revealed that the Florida carpenter ant’s femur has several muscles that impede circulation of hemolymph (the insect version of blood), stopping the bacteria from quickly entering the body.
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Byhumberto Basilio, science.org, 2 July 2024
The tibia, in contrast, has fewer muscles to stop hemolymph, making blood circulation quicker and allowing bacteria to enter faster.
—Byhumberto Basilio, science.org, 2 July 2024
Insect hemolymph is not the only type of bodily fluid that demonstrates viscoelastic properties.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 8 Apr. 2024
In either case, the ants first cleaned the wound, likely applying secretions from glands in the mouth while also probably sucking out infected and dirty hemolymph.
—Will Dunham, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
According to the study, the ant's femur is primarily responsible for leg hemolymph circulation, similar to a human's blood flow, and therefore cutting it off slows the rate of an infection spreading and allows for sufficient time to perform an amputation.
—Jennifer Vilcarino, ABC News, 3 July 2024
The team went back and observed viscous but not hardened hemolymph oozing from wounds.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 8 Apr. 2024
The greenish hemolymph that escaped the wound dripped like water for a few seconds.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 8 Apr. 2024
Additionally, someone could be allergic to a ladybug's hemolymph.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 26 May 2023
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Byhumberto Basilio, science.org, 2 July 2024
The tibia, in contrast, has fewer muscles to stop hemolymph, making blood circulation quicker and allowing bacteria to enter faster.
—Byhumberto Basilio, science.org, 2 July 2024
Insect hemolymph is not the only type of bodily fluid that demonstrates viscoelastic properties.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 8 Apr. 2024
In either case, the ants first cleaned the wound, likely applying secretions from glands in the mouth while also probably sucking out infected and dirty hemolymph.
—Will Dunham, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
According to the study, the ant's femur is primarily responsible for leg hemolymph circulation, similar to a human's blood flow, and therefore cutting it off slows the rate of an infection spreading and allows for sufficient time to perform an amputation.
—Jennifer Vilcarino, ABC News, 3 July 2024
The team went back and observed viscous but not hardened hemolymph oozing from wounds.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 8 Apr. 2024
The greenish hemolymph that escaped the wound dripped like water for a few seconds.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 8 Apr. 2024
Additionally, someone could be allergic to a ladybug's hemolymph.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 26 May 2023
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hemolymph
noun
he·mo·lymph
variants
or chiefly British haemolymph
: the circulatory fluid of various invertebrate animals that is functionally comparable to the blood and lymph of vertebrates
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