metathorax en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek μετᾰ́ (metắ) Ancient Greek μετᾰ- (metă-)lbor. English meta- English thorax English metathorax From meta- + thorax.
Meanings
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The hindmost of the three sections of the thorax of an insect, carrying the posterior pair of legs and the hindwings when present.
Holonym: thorax
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| metathoraxes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| metathoraces | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
metathoracic · mesothorax · prothorax
Translations (1)
cs zadohruď (the hindmost of the three sections of the thorax of an insect)