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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In entomology, one of the pleura or pieces forming the side of a thoracic ring, especially of the mesothorax and metathorax, and often limited to the latter.
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Maerianum: "that segment of the post-pectus situate one on each side behind the acetabulum and parapleurum"; it supports the posterior feet: see meriaeum.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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