metathorax

metathorax读音音标

英 [ˌmetə\'θɔ:ræks]

美 [ˌmetə\'θoʊræks]

metathorax意思解释

n.

后胸；

变形

复数：metathoraxesmetathoraces

英英释义

The metathorax is the posterior of the three segments in the thorax of an insect, and bears the third pair of legs. Its principal sclerites (exoskeletal plates) are the metanotum (dorsal), the metasternum (ventral), and the metapleuron (lateral) on each side.