Meaning of xyphus | Babel Free
Definitions
A triangular part of the prosternum that is found between the bases of the anterior coxae.
Examples
“Mesosternum tumid with wide, punctured, longitudinal furrow between halves, xyphus quadrangular also punctured, its apex truncate.”
“Rostrum reaching to the end of the metasternum; first joint stout, reaching to the apex of the xyphus of the prosternum .”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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