Alinotum
- Pronunciation
- /al-i-NOH-tum/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Alinotum
- Plural
- Alinotum
Definition
The dorsal surface of the thoracic segment that bears the wings in insects.
Etymology
New Latin, from 'ala' meaning 'wing' and 'notum' meaning 'back'.
Example
The alinotum is particularly prominent in many flying insects.