prothorax
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Origin of prothorax
From New Latin, dating back to 1820–30; see origin at pro- 1, thorax
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Cephalic foramen: the posterior or occipital foramen of head through which the dorsal vessel, oesophagus, salivary ducts and ventral nerve cords pass from head to prothorax.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
Atrachelia: Coleoptera in which there is no visible constriction between head and prothorax: Rhynchophora and some Heteromera.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
Or ridged areas on the sides of the prothorax may be scraped by “files” on the front thighs, as in some ground-beetles.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" by Various
Lateral carinae: in Orthoptera; on the head, extend downward from the front margin of the eyes: on prothorax extend along each lateral margin of the dorsum.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
The larvae have soft, fleshy bodies, with the head and prothorax large and broad, and the legs very much reduced.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" by Various
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