Mesopleuron
- Pronunciation
- /mes-o-PLEE-rohn/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Mesopleuron
- Plural
- Mesopleura
Definition
A segment of the thorax in insects, located on the side of the thorax between the prothorax and the metapleuron.
Etymology
From Greek 'mes-', meaning 'middle', and 'pleuron', meaning 'side'.
Example
The mesopleuron is a prominent feature in many dragonflies and other insects.