Metaphragma
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Metaphragma is a noun meaning The hindmost phragma of the thorax in an insect.
Meaning
The hindmost phragma of the thorax in an insect.
Example Sentences
Thus, in the basal groups of Hymenoptera the metaphragma can vary from absent to well developed.
Word Forms
- metaphragmata
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pterothorax, metathorax, metaparapteron, proepisternum, metepimeron, mesepimeron.
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