propleuron

/prəˈplɪroʊrn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of pleuron found in certain insects, particularly in the order Coleoptera.

“The propleuron of the beetle’s thorax played a crucial role in its overall structural integrity.”

Synonyms

  • pleuron
  • thoracic segment

Antonyms

  • metathorax