Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In entomology, having a single pair of spiracles or breathing-orifices, situated at the anal end of the body, as certain larvæ.
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This restriction of the breathing-holes to a front and hind pair (amphipneustic condition) or to a hind pair only (metapneustic type) is highly characteristic of the larvae of Two-winged flies.
whichbe commented on the word metapneustic
Having one's respiratory organs in one's butt.
May 14, 2008
dontcry commented on the word metapneustic
What's the word for having one's thinking organ in one's butt? I could use that later today.
May 14, 2008
pterodactyl commented on the word metapneustic
Thanks to sionnach, you now have the word cephalopygian at your disposal. May it serve you well!
May 14, 2008
bilby commented on the word metapneustic
You can use your thinking organ anytime you want, dontcry.
May 14, 2008
bilby commented on the word metapneustic
Sorry, that was cheeky! ;-)
May 14, 2008
dontcry commented on the word metapneustic
Har-dee-har-har, cheeky bilby! Thank you sionnach (via ptero.)
May 14, 2008