Subabdominal

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Beneath the abdomen. not-comparable

    "The larva has now two serratures, or spines, on the cephalothorax; the legs are the same as in the second stage, but the subabdominal fins are more developed, and the tail has acquired two leaflets on each side[…]"

Example

More examples

"The larva has now two serratures, or spines, on the cephalothorax; the legs are the same as in the second stage, but the subabdominal fins are more developed, and the tail has acquired two leaflets on each side[…]"

Etymology

From sub- + abdominal.

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