The body of an insect is divided into head, thorax and abdomen.
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Thorax
/ˈθɔɹæks/
Synonyms for "thorax" (42 found)
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3 entriesanatomical regionbody partbody segment
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6 entriesinsect thoraxrib cagethoracic cavitythoracic regionthoracic vertebraewinged thorax
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Sami used a forceps to pick the ant up from its thorax.
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Adults can be nearly two inches long, and have a distinctly light-orange head with prominent black eyes, a black thorax and a black-and-yellow striped abdomen.
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Holonyms: torso, trunk < body
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