metathorax
US /ˌmetəˈθɔːræks/
UK /ˌmet.əˈθɔː.ræks/
名詞
後胸
the posterior segment of the thorax of an insect, bearing the hindmost pair of legs and, in winged insects, the hind wings
範例:
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The insect's metathorax is clearly visible, supporting its powerful hind legs.
昆蟲的後胸清晰可見，支撐著其有力的後腿。
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In many flying insects, the hind wings are attached to the metathorax.
在許多飛行昆蟲中，後翅附著在後胸上。