Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In anatomy, of or pertaining to the back and the side.
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Dorso-humeral region: Diptera; bounded by the anterior end of thorax and transverse suture on two sides and by the dorsopleural suture and dorsocentral region on the two others.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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Dorsum: the upper surface: in Coleoptera; often confined to meso - and meta-thorax: Odonata; includes mesepisterna and meso - and meta-thoracic terga: Diptera; upper surface of thorax, limited by the dorsopleural sutures laterally, the scutellum posteriorly and the neck anteriorly: Lepidoptera; the lower or inner margin of the wing.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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