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metathorax.

The hindmost of the three sections of the thorax of an insect, carrying the posterior pair of legs and the hindwings when present.

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The hindmost of the three sections of the thorax of an insect, carrying the posterior pair of legs and the hindwings when present.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Ancient Greek μετᾰ́ (metắ) Ancient Greek μετᾰ- (metă-)lbor. English meta- English thorax English metathorax From meta- + thorax.

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