epimeron Synonyms

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epimeron Meaning

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In crustaceans: The part of the side of a somite external to the basal joint of each appendage.

In insects: The lateral piece behind the episternum.

The epimeron, a sclerite of the insect exoskeleton, is located behind the spiracle in the thorax.
The epimeron is a skeletal structure in the thorax of an insect, forming the lower part of the pleural region.
The epimeron, along with the episternum and anepisternum, makes up the division of the side wall of the mesothorax and metathorax in insects.
In some insects, the epimeron is divided into two parts, the preepisternum and the preepimeron.
The epimeron serves as an attachment point for muscles involved in wing movement and leg movement in insects.
The epimeron is often modified in different insect groups, reflecting the diverse adaptations and functions of the insect thorax.
In some beetles, the epimeron is reduced or absent, allowing for greater flexibility in wing movement.
In certain aquatic insects, the epimeron may bear gills or other respiratory structures, aiding in oxygen uptake.
The epimeron can also provide structural support and protection to the internal organs of the insect.
The study of the epimeron and other thoracic sclerites is an important aspect of insect morphology, aiding in the identification and classification of insect species.

In crustaceans: The part of the side of a somite external to the basal joint of each appendage., In insects: The lateral piece behind the episternum.

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The epimeron, a sclerite of the insect exoskeleton, is located behind the spiracle in the thorax.

The epimeron is a skeletal structure in the thorax of an insect, forming the lower part of the pleural region.

The epimeron, along with the episternum and anepisternum, makes up the division of the side wall of the mesothorax and metathorax in insects.

In some insects, the epimeron is divided into two parts, the preepisternum and the preepimeron.