Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Plural of
episternum .
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- noun Plural form of
episternum .
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Examples
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Mesosternal epimera: in Coleoptera; the narrow pieces separating the meta-sternal from the meta-sternal episterna.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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Metasternal episterna: sclerite situated on each side of the
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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Mesosternal episterna: Coleoptera; on each side of mesosternum between anterior border and epimera; generally separated by a distinct suture.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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Metasternal epimera: small sclerite separating the metasternal episterna from the ventral segments.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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Maxillary pleurites: the lateral pieces, epimera and episterna of the maxillary segment.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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