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
Example Sentences
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Sternal plate of prosoma long and narrow, with a distinct prosternal element underlying the mouth.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" by Various
It consists of a single layer of cells, continuous with those which secrete the general chitinous covering of the prosoma.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" by Various
I to VI, Rudiments of the six limbs of the prosoma.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" by Various
Hemictenodactyli.—Dorsal plate of prosoma scarcely narrowed in front; the appendages of the 1st pair large, not much narrower, taken together, than the posterior border of the carapace.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" by Various
I to VI, Appendages of the prosoma cut off at the base. o, Ocular tubercle. prae-gen, The prae-genital somite.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" by Various
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