tergum

tergum Definition

ter·gum (tʉr′gəm)

noun pl. terga -·ga (-gə)

the longitudinal, dorsal surface of a body segment of most arthropods

Etymology: L, the back, prob. akin to Gr terphos, back skin, shell, hide < IE base *(s)ter-, stiff > start

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