pronotum

American  

[proh-noh-tuhm] / proʊˈnoʊ təm /

noun

plural

pronota

1. the dorsal sclerite of the prothorax of an insect.

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pronotum British  

/ prəʊˈnəʊtəm /

noun

1. the notum of the prothorax of an insect

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Etymology

Origin of pronotum

From New Latin, dating back to 1830–40; pro- ¹, notum

Example Sentences

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

The light proceeds from a pair of conspicuous smooth ovoid spots on the pronotum and from an area beneath the base of the abdomen.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various

Sub-cristate: with a moderately elevated ridge or keel on pronotum, in Orthoptera.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

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

Middle lobes: of pronotum in Orthoptera; see lobes.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.