Prothorax
noun, plural prothoraxes, prothoraces
[proh-thawr-uh-seez, -thohr-] /proʊˈθɔr əˌsiz, -ˈθoʊr-/ (Show IPA)
1.
the anterior division of the thorax of an insect, bearing the first pair of legs.
noun (pl) -thoraxes, -thoraces (-ˈθɔːrəˌsiːz)
1.
the first segment of the thorax of an insect, which bears the first pair of walking legs See also mesothorax, metathorax
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