prosoma

(prō-sōˈmə)

noun
The anterior or cephalic portion of the body of certain invertebrates, such as arachnids, in which segmentation is not evident.

Origin:

Origin: pro-2

Origin: + Greek sōma, body; see teuə- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • pro·soˈmal adjective
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