pronotum
Americannoun
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pronota
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of pronotum
From New Latin, dating back to 1830–40; see origin at pro- 1, notum
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The downwardly directed head is covered by the pronotum, and the three terminal antennal segments form a distinct club.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" by Various
The Membracidae are remarkable on account of the backward prolongation of the pronotum into a process or hood-like structure which may extend far behind the tail-end of the abdomen.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various
Lateral lobes: the deflexed portions of pronotum that cover the sides of pro-thorax in many Orthoptera: in certain Hymenoptera, lie on each side of the parapsidal furrows of mesoscutum and = scapulae.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
Sub-cristate: with a moderately elevated ridge or keel on pronotum, in Orthoptera.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John. B. Smith
The pronotum and elytra are often adorned with bright colours or metallic lustre, and marked with stripes or spots.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" by Various
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