Definition of epimeron in English:

epimeron

nounPlural epimerons, Plural epimera ˌɛpɪˈmɪːrənˌepəˈmi(ə)rˌän

(in insects) the posterior part of the side wall of a thoracic segment.
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Example sentencesExamples
- Its posterior margin runs at right angles to the longitudinal axis, before swinging inwards to form distinct genal angles and a genal epimeron on the left-hand side.
- Where the posterior margin intercepts the lateral margin on either side, a sharp, posteriorly directed epimeron is formed.
- Together the epimera on each side form a wall that encloses and protects the space ventral to the sternites.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from epi- 'near' + Greek mēros 'thigh'.

Definition of epimeron in US English:

epimeron

nounˌepəˈmi(ə)rˌän

(in insects) the posterior part of the sidewall of a thoracic segment.
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Example sentencesExamples
- Its posterior margin runs at right angles to the longitudinal axis, before swinging inwards to form distinct genal angles and a genal epimeron on the left-hand side.
- Together the epimera on each side form a wall that encloses and protects the space ventral to the sternites.
- Where the posterior margin intercepts the lateral margin on either side, a sharp, posteriorly directed epimeron is formed.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from epi- ‘near’ + Greek mēros ‘thigh’.

词汇	epimeron
释义	Definition of epimeron in English: epimeron nounPlural epimerons, Plural epimera ˌɛpɪˈmɪːrənˌepəˈmi(ə)rˌän (in insects) the posterior part of the side wall of a thoracic segment. 〔昆〕（昆虫的）后侧片 Example sentencesExamples Its posterior margin runs at right angles to the longitudinal axis, before swinging inwards to form distinct genal angles and a genal epimeron on the left-hand side. Where the posterior margin intercepts the lateral margin on either side, a sharp, posteriorly directed epimeron is formed. Together the epimera on each side form a wall that encloses and protects the space ventral to the sternites. Origin Mid 19th century: from epi- 'near' + Greek mēros 'thigh'. Definition of epimeron in US English: epimeron nounˌepəˈmi(ə)rˌän (in insects) the posterior part of the sidewall of a thoracic segment. 〔昆〕（昆虫的）后侧片 Example sentencesExamples Its posterior margin runs at right angles to the longitudinal axis, before swinging inwards to form distinct genal angles and a genal epimeron on the left-hand side. Together the epimera on each side form a wall that encloses and protects the space ventral to the sternites. Where the posterior margin intercepts the lateral margin on either side, a sharp, posteriorly directed epimeron is formed. Origin Mid 19th century: from epi- ‘near’ + Greek mēros ‘thigh’.
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