subdorsal

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In entomology, situated on the side of the upper or dorsal surface of the body: as, subdorsal striæ.

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A mark called the subdorsal or lateral line is an excellent guide for this.

Practical Taxidermy A manual of instruction to the amateur in collecting, preserving, and setting up natural history specimens of all kinds. To which is added a chapter upon the pictorial arrangement of museums. With additional instructions in modelling and artistic taxidermy. Montagu Browne
Lateral space: in slug caterpillars is the area on each side of the body between the subdorsal and lateral ridges.

Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
Addorsal line: in caterpillars, is longitudinal, a little to one side of the dorsal and between it and the subdorsal line.

Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
But it leaves the egg with a subdorsal line, which the caterpillar of the

A Book of Natural History Young Folks' Library Volume XIV. Various 1891