metasoma
/mɛtəˈsoʊmə/ mə-tə-SOH-mə
Definitions
1. noun
The posterior part of an insect’s body, typically forming the hind part of the abdomen and often bearing the stinging apparatus.
“The wasp’s metasoma was highly modified for defense.”
/mɛtəˈsoʊmə/ mə-tə-SOH-mə
1. noun
The posterior part of an insect’s body, typically forming the hind part of the abdomen and often bearing the stinging apparatus.
“The wasp’s metasoma was highly modified for defense.”