prosoma
Americannoun
plural
prosomas, prosomatanoun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of prosoma
From New Latin, dating back to 1870–75; see origin at pro- 2, -soma
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C, Ventral surface of the prosoma and opisthosoma; a, tracheal stigma; b, last somite.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" by Various
Sternal plate of prosoma usually short and wide, rarely longer than broad; with a larger or smaller prosternal element underlying the mouth.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" by Various
Respiratory organs tracheal, opening by a pair of spiracles in the prosoma above the base of the fifth appendage on each side.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" by Various
The presence of hairs on the outer membrane of the prosoma is a peculiarity confined to this genus amongst the Lepadid�, though observed in the sessile genus, Chthamalus.
From A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia With Figures of all the Species. by Darwin, Charles
Karschii, anterior aspect of the prosoma with the “hood” removed.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" by Various
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