单词 | postpetiole |
释义 | > as lemmaspostpetiole postpetiole n. Brit. /(ˌ)pəʊs(t)ˈpɛtɪəʊl/ , /(ˌ)pəʊs(t)ˈpiːtɪəʊl/ , U.S. /ˌpoʊs(t)ˈpɛdiˌoʊl/ Entomology (in certain insects, esp. ants) the segment or part immediately behind the petiole connecting the abdomen and thorax.ΚΠ 1877 Trans. Amer. Entomol. Soc. 6 130 The sculpture of the postpetiole, or apex of first segment.., and the shape and depth of the gastrocœli..are generally of considerable importance in separating the species. 1988 Biol. Jrnl. Linn. Soc. 33 1 The petiole and postpetiole of the ants are usually mimicked by a lengthened pedicel, together with a narrowing of the posterior cephalothorax and/or anterior abdomen. < as lemmas |
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