mesothorax (Meaning)
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mesothorax (n.)
The middle segment of the thorax in insects. See Illust. of Coleoptera.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mesothorax
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mesothorax Sentence Examples
- The mesothorax is the middle segment of an insect's three thoracic segments.
- The mesothorax bears the forewings and the spiracles of the second thoracic segment.
- The mesothorax is connected to the prothorax by the cervical membrane and to the metathorax by the pleural suture.
- The mesothorax is the most important segment for flight in insects.
- The muscles of the mesothorax are used to control the movements of the forewings.
- The mesothorax is also involved in respiration and circulation.
- The mesothorax contains the heart, the aorta, and the trachea.
- The mesothorax is protected by the tergum, the sternum, and the pleura.
- The mesothorax is a complex and vital segment of an insect's body.
- The mesothorax is a key to understanding the evolution of insects and their adaptations to their environment.
FAQs About the word mesothorax
The middle segment of the thorax in insects. See Illust. of Coleoptera.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The mesothorax is the middle segment of an insect's three thoracic segments.
The mesothorax bears the forewings and the spiracles of the second thoracic segment.
The mesothorax is connected to the prothorax by the cervical membrane and to the metathorax by the pleural suture.
The mesothorax is the most important segment for flight in insects.
