Mesonotum

Pronunciation
/MES-oh-NOT-um/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Mesonotum
Plural
Mesonota

Definition

The upper surface of the second or middle thoracic segment (mesothorax).

Etymology

From Greek 'meso-', meaning 'middle', and 'notos', meaning 'back'.

Example

The mesonotum is a key feature in identifying the species of many insects.

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