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prothorax
[ proh-thawr-aks, -thohr- ]
noun
- the anterior division of the thorax of an insect, bearing the first pair of legs.
prothorax
/ prəʊˈθɔːræks /
noun
- See metathorax, mesothoraxthe first segment of the thorax of an insect, which bears the first pair of walking legs See also mesothorax metathorax
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Other Words From
- pro·tho·rac·ic [proh-thaw-, ras, -ik, -thoh-], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of prothorax1
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Example Sentences
The 17 prothorax, mesothorax, and metathorax bear spines varying in number.
Elytra fully two-thirds as wide as long, and nearly three-fourths wider than the prothorax.
Prothorax two-thirds wider than long, sides parallel in basal half, convergent anteriorly.
The Praying Mantis is a bright green; she boasts an elongated prothorax and an alert gait.
A narrow and very long prothorax divides the front pair of legs from the two hinder pairs.
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