mesoscutum

/mɛsˈɒskjuːtəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The middle part of the scutum in an insect’s thorax, typically bearing the wings.

“The entomologist carefully examined the mesoscutum of the beetle specimen.”

Synonyms

  • mesothorax
  • middle thorax

Antonyms

  • metathorax
  • prothorax