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English
Etymology
From New Latin metanōtum, from Ancient Greek μετα- (meta-) + νῶτον (nôton).
Noun
metanotum (plural metanota)
- (zoology) The dorsal portion of the metathorax of insects
1906, Records of the Albany Museum - Volume 1, page 314:Metanotum shining, indistinctly punctured at the base in the centre, the sides closely punctured; the areola large, obliquely narrowed at the base, its apex open, there are 2 lateral areas, both widely open at the base on the outerside; the posterior median area bears about 10 stout, transverse keels; on its apical outerside is a triangular area; the spiracular is bounded on the outerside by a distinct keel .
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