- metepisternum
- met·episternum
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metepisternum
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metepisternum — n.; pl. sterna [Gr. meta, after; epi, on; sternon, breast] (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) 1. The episternum of the metathorax. 2. In Culicidae, behind and below the metathoracic spiracle … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
metepisternum — ˌ ̷ ̷+ noun Etymology: New Latin, from meta + episternum : the episternum of the metathorax of an insect … Useful english dictionary
metepisternal — | ̷ ̷+ adjective Etymology: New Latin metepisternum + English al : of or relating to a metepisternum … Useful english dictionary
metaepisternum — see metepisternum … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
metinfraepisternum — n. [Gr. meta, after; L. infra, underneath; Gr. epi, on; sternon, breast] (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) In Odonata, a ventral subdivision of the metepisternum … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
pleural wing process — (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) 1. The dorsal margin of the pleural ridge that articulates with the second axillary sclerite in the wing base. 2. In Culicidae mesothorax, located posterior to the basalare at the apex of the posterior mesanepisterum; in the … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
flea — /flee/, n. 1. any of numerous small, wingless bloodsucking insects of the order Siphonaptera, parasitic upon mammals and birds and noted for their ability to leap. 2. either of two common fleas of the genus Ctenocephalides, the very small, black… … Universalium
Insect morphology — Legend of body parts Tagmata : A Head, B Thorax, C Abdomen. 1. antenna 2. ocelli (lower) 3. ocelli (upper) 4. compound eye 5. brain (cerebral ganglia) 6. prothorax … Wikipedia
