Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Of or pertaining to the metathorax of an insect.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective (Zoöl.) Of or pertaining to the metathorax.
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- adjective Of or pertaining to the
metathorax
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Apophysis: the lower of the two joints of trochanter in ditrocha trochanterellus; the dorso-lateral metathoracic spines in
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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Latero-ventral metathoracic carina: in Odonata; forms the dividing line between the metepimera and the metasternum.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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