Meaning of cephalosome | Babel Free
Definitions
The anterior region or head of insects and other arthropods; the anterior of the cephalothorax.
Equivalents
Français
céphalosome
Examples
“we would suggest⟳ that the head of Arthropoda be termed the Cephalosome”
“Curiously enough, when the oral appendages are removed from the cephalosome, the articular foramina for the mandibles appear⟳ to be directly continuous with the row of articular foramina for the peræopods and gnathopods.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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