tergal Synonyms
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tergal Meaning
Webster
tergal (a.)
Of or pertaining to back, or tergum. See Dorsal.
tergal Sentence Examples
- The tergal plates of the insect exoskeleton provide structural support and protection.
- The tergal surface of the abdomen has prominent spiracles for gas exchange.
- Tergal glands on the insect's back secrete repellents and pheromones.
- The modified tergal plates of some beetles form the wing cases.
- The pale tergal stripes on the moth's wings create a distinctive camouflage pattern.
- The tergal sclerites of the grasshopper's head are fused together, forming a protective shield.
- In certain wasps, the tergal segments of the abdomen are elongated and modified to form a stinger.
- The tergal spines of some reptiles serve as a defensive mechanism against predators.
- The iridescent coloring on the tergal plates of some beetles arises from structural interference.
- The tergal grooves in the dinosaur's vertebrae indicate the presence of powerful muscles for locomotion.
FAQs About the word tergal
Of or pertaining to back, or tergum. See Dorsal.
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The tergal plates of the insect exoskeleton provide structural support and protection.
The tergal surface of the abdomen has prominent spiracles for gas exchange.
Tergal glands on the insect's back secrete repellents and pheromones.
The modified tergal plates of some beetles form the wing cases.
