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单词 metathorax
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Definition of metathorax in English:

metathorax

noun ˈmɛtəˌθɔːraks
Entomology
  • The posterior segment of the thorax of an insect, bearing the hindwings.

    〔昆〕后胸

    Example sentencesExamples
    • We compared the extent of pruinescence on the head, pterothorax (fused mesothorax and metathorax), and abdominal segments 1 to 10 between males of the two species.
    • Most praying mantids have a single midline ear in the ventral metathorax.
    • The meso- and metathorax lose rigidity and detach.
    • As an indication of more extreme transformations, the frequency of the presence of sternopleural bristles on the proximal lateral prothorax and metathorax was also calculated.

Derivatives

  • metathoracic

  • adjective
    Entomology
    • A typical male will clasp the lateral edges of the female's elytra with his prothoracic and mesothoracic legs, while his metathoracic legs are extended behind to serve as stabilizers when they drag on the substrate.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The two major descending tracts containing the cervical giant fiber and their characteristic contralateral crossing at the border between the meso- and metathoracic neuromeres are indicated (arrows).
      • The bithorax phenocopies show a transformation of metathoracic to mesothoracic segments, imitating the Ultrabithorax mutant phenotype.
      • Upon thawing, the head and left metathoracic femur of each moth were removed and dried.
      • Additionally, Eosentomata possess meso- and metathoracic spiracles with a primitive tracheal system, while members of Acerentomata lack these structures.

Definition of metathorax in US English:

metathorax

nounˌmedəˈTHôraks
Entomology
  • The posterior segment of the thorax of an insect, bearing the hind wings.

    〔昆〕后胸

    Example sentencesExamples
    • As an indication of more extreme transformations, the frequency of the presence of sternopleural bristles on the proximal lateral prothorax and metathorax was also calculated.
    • Most praying mantids have a single midline ear in the ventral metathorax.
    • We compared the extent of pruinescence on the head, pterothorax (fused mesothorax and metathorax), and abdominal segments 1 to 10 between males of the two species.
    • The meso- and metathorax lose rigidity and detach.
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