Protarsus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Protarsus is a noun meaning (zootomy) The tarsus of the foreleg of an insect.
Meaning
(zootomy) The tarsus of the foreleg of an insect.
Example Sentences
Some transcripts were exclusively expressed in specific organs, such as female protarsus, whereas others were universally expressed, this varied expression profile may provide insights into the specific functions mediated by chemoreception proteins in insects.
Word Forms
- protarsi
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pretarsus, telotarsus, tarsus, basitarsus, apicotarsus, acrotarsium.
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