postclypeus
- Pronunciation
- /post-KLEE-pee-uhs/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- postclypeus
- Plural
- postclypei
Definition
The posterior part of the clypeus, a structure on the face of insects, located just below the frons and above the labrum.
Etymology
From Latin 'post-' meaning 'after, behind', and 'clypeus' meaning 'shield'.
Example
The entomologist carefully examined the postclypeus of the beetle to identify the species.
Related Terms
- Clypeus
- Frons
- Labrum
- Head capsule
Usage Notes
The postclypeus is typically used in detailed morphological descriptions and identification keys in entomology.