pleon
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- pleonal adjective
- pleonic adjective
Etymology
Origin of pleon
1850–55; noun use of Greek pléōn, present participle of pleîn to swim, sail; pleopod
Example Sentences
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It may be objected that hereby the term pleon is used in two different senses, first applying to the abdomen alone and then to the abdomen plus the last thoracic segment.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various
In the former case the hind-body, consisting only of the abdomen, forms a pleon or tail-part devoid of feet, and the species so constructed are Gymnoplea, those of the naked or footless pleon.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various
In the latter case the middle segment almost always carries with it to the hind-body a pair of rudimentary limbs, whence the term Podoplea, meaning species that have a pleon with feet.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various
Posterior pleon: the terminal segments of the abdomen.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
Nun huakinthe lalei ta sa grammata kai pleon aiai!
From In a Little Town by Hughes, Rupert
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