arthropod sternum

sternum

Ventral portion of a segment of an arthropod thorax or abdomen. In insects, the sterna are usually single, large sclerites, and external. However, they can sometimes be divided in two or more, in which case the subunits are called sternites, and may also be modified on the terminal abdominal segments so as to form part of the functional genitalia, in which case they are frequently reduced in size and development, and may become internalized and/or membranous.

Type Bone
Structure parente multicellular anatomical structure
Nom latin sternum

Questions fréquentes

What is the arthropod sternum?
Ventral portion of a segment of an arthropod thorax or abdomen. In insects, the sterna are usually single, large sclerites, and external. However, they can sometimes be divided in two or more, in which case the subunits are called sternites, and may also be modified on the terminal abdominal segment
What is the Latin name for the arthropod sternum?
The Latin name for the arthropod sternum is sternum.

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