Mesothorax
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mesothorax is a noun meaning (entomology) The middle of the three segments of the thorax of an insect, carrying the second pair of legs, and the forewings when present.
Meaning
(entomology) The middle of the three segments of the thorax of an insect, carrying the second pair of legs, and the forewings when present.
Example Sentences
Holonym: thorax
Word Forms
- mesothoraxes
- mesothoraces
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mesosternum, synthorax, manitrunk, mesanepisternum, mesepisternum, thorax.
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