Endophragma
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Endophragma is a noun meaning (zoology) A chitinous structure above the nerve cord in the thorax of certain crustaceans.
Meaning
(zoology) A chitinous structure above the nerve cord in the thorax of certain crustaceans.
More Meanings
- The innermost wall of the septum on some insects.
- (botany) A partition in the frond of some seaweeds.
Example Sentences
This little-known Oriental species [Aphytis angustus] appears to be rather closely related to obscurus, but may be readily separated from the latter species by the relatively long endophragma, propodeum, ovipositor and syntergum
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prophragma, carcinoecium, hypoderma, endopodite, scolopale, endognath.
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