tergal
[ tur-guhl ]
adjective
of or relating to the tergum.
Origin of tergal
1Other words from tergal
- in·ter·ter·gal, adjective
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How to use tergal in a sentence
In the basi-carinal corner of the valve there are often crests for the attachment of the tergal depressor muscle.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 2 of 2) | Charles DarwinThe angles are called from the adjoining margins, as basi-tergal, &c.; the upper angle being the apex.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 2 of 2) | Charles DarwinScutum.This valve is almost triangular, with the basi-tergal corner more or less rounded off.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 2 of 2) | Charles DarwinThe degree to which the basi-tergal corner of the valve is rounded off varies much even in var.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 2 of 2) | Charles DarwinScutum, rather narrow, with the basi-tergal corner much rounded off; externally the lines of growth are little prominent.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 2 of 2) | Charles Darwin
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