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单词 tergal
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Definition of tergal in English:

tergal

adjective ˈtəːɡ(ə)lˈtərɡəl
Zoology
  • Relating to the terga of an arthropod.

    〔动〕背甲的;背板的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In places, portions of the sternites can be seen where the tergal cuticle has broken away.
    • The cuticle of juvenile stages is thin and weakly sclerotized, and sternal and tergal plates are barely recognizable in the light microscope.
    • They also discovered a contact sex pheromone in the female's tergal gland - the first time such a pheromone has been identified for any termite species.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin tergum 'back' + -al.

Definition of tergal in US English:

tergal

adjectiveˈtərɡəl
Zoology
  • Relating to a tergum of an arthropod.

    〔动〕背甲的;背板的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The cuticle of juvenile stages is thin and weakly sclerotized, and sternal and tergal plates are barely recognizable in the light microscope.
    • They also discovered a contact sex pheromone in the female's tergal gland - the first time such a pheromone has been identified for any termite species.
    • In places, portions of the sternites can be seen where the tergal cuticle has broken away.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin tergum ‘back’ + -al.

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