mesothorax

Noun

Meaning

The middle segment of the thorax in insects. See Illust. of Coleoptera.

Examples

The mesothorax and metathorax are fused into a rigid, box-like structure with internal bracing, and provides a robust attachment for the powerful wing muscles inside it. citation The thorax bears two pairs of wings and three pairs of legs. Source: Internet

The mesothorax is designed to have more powerful muscles to propel the moth or butterfly through the air, with the wing of this segment (fore wing) having a stronger vein structure. Source: Internet

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