prosoma
UK/pɹəʊˈsəʊmə/
prosoma noun: the front segment of a body which is divided into two or more segments, especially the cephalothorax of an arachnid or crustacean.
Noun
prosoma (plural prosomas or prosomata)
- The front segment of a body which is divided into two or more segments, especially the cephalothorax of an arachnid or crustacean.
- The front part, called the cephalothorax (or prosoma), is enclosed within a relatively hard and unyielding chitinous shell.1996, Michael J. Roberts, Spiders of Britain and Northern Europe, Collins, published 1996, page 12
prosoma meaning in Tamil
prosoma in Tamil
- முதலுடல்
Forms of prosoma
| plural | prosomas |
|---|---|
| plural | prosomata |
Origin of prosoma
From pro- (“front”) + soma (“body”), from Ancient Greek σῶμα (sôma, “body”).
Words formed from prosoma
Questions about prosoma
- What does prosoma mean?
- Prosoma means the front segment of a body which is divided into two or more segments, especially the cephalothorax of an arachnid or crustacean.
- What is prosoma in Tamil?
- Prosoma in Tamil is முதலுடல். See Prosoma meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is prosoma?
- Prosoma is a noun.
- How do you pronounce prosoma?
- Prosoma is pronounced /pɹəʊˈsəʊmə/ (UK).
- What is the plural of prosoma?
- The plural of prosoma is prosomas.
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