metapterygium (Meaning)
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metapterygium (n.)
The posterior of the three principal basal cartilages in the fins of fishes.
Synonyms & Antonyms of metapterygium
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metapterygium Sentence Examples
- The metapterygium is a thoracic sclerite located on the ventral side of the mesothorax in insects.
- The metapterygium provides attachment points for the hind wings in insects that possess them.
- In flies (Diptera), the metapterygium is reduced to a small triangular sclerite.
- In beetles (Coleoptera), the metapterygium is fused to the metanotum and forms part of the wing case.
- The metapterygium is involved in the folding and unfolding of the wings during flight.
- The shape and size of the metapterygium can vary significantly among different insect species.
- The metapterygium is connected to the mesosternum and the metasternum by muscles and ligaments.
- In some insects, the metapterygium bears a pair of spiracles, which are openings to the respiratory system.
- The metapterygium is part of the endoskeleton of insects and provides support and protection to internal structures.
- The metapterygium is an important anatomical feature for insect systematics and classification.
FAQs About the word metapterygium
The posterior of the three principal basal cartilages in the fins of fishes.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The metapterygium is a thoracic sclerite located on the ventral side of the mesothorax in insects.
The metapterygium provides attachment points for the hind wings in insects that possess them.
In flies (Diptera), the metapterygium is reduced to a small triangular sclerite.
In beetles (Coleoptera), the metapterygium is fused to the metanotum and forms part of the wing case.
