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词汇 metasoma
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Definition of metasoma in English:

metasoma

noun ˌmɛtəˈsəʊmə
Zoology
  • The posterior section of the body in various invertebrates that have a body divided into two or three distinct sections (e.g. arachnids, cephalopods, hemichordates, lophophorates, etc.); (Entomology) the broad or swollen part of the abdomen behind the petiole of many hymenoptera.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Henry Nicholson (1844–1899), biologist and geologist. From meta- + ancient Greek σῶμα.

Definition of metasoma in US English:

metasoma

nounˌmɛtəˈsəʊmə
Zoology
  • The posterior section of the body in various invertebrates that have a body divided into two or three distinct sections (e.g. arachnids, cephalopods, hemichordates, lophophorates, etc.); (Entomology) the broad or swollen part of the abdomen behind the petiole of many hymenoptera.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Henry Nicholson (1844–1899), biologist and geologist. From meta- + ancient Greek σῶμα.

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