Definition

The back part of an insect's body that is located behind the middle section, which supports the last pair of legs and wings.

Example

The butterfly's metathorax is crucial for its flight stability.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed the structure of an insect's body?

Yeah, it's fascinating how they have different parts like the metathorax.

Exactly! The metathorax is where the last pair of legs connects, right?

That's right! It's amazing how each section has its own purpose.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Metathorax → It is formed from "meta-" (meaning beyond or after) and "thorax" (from Greek "thorax", meaning chest or breastplate). The word refers to the segment of an insect's body that is located behind the thorax, thus indicating a part that is beyond the main thorax.

Memory Tip

Think of 'meta-' meaning beyond, and 'thorax' referring to the chest — so metathorax is the part of the body that is beyond the chest.

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