Definition of Metasomal. Meaning of Metasomal. Synonyms of Metasomal

- genitalia. In a few of the most primitive insects (the Archaeognatha), the metasomal segments bear small, articulated appendages called "styli", which are...
- at the end. The last (5th) metasomal segment does not exceed the length of the preceding (4th) metasomal segment. Metasomal segments are boxy and ornamented...
- bees have a special pouch-like structure on the inside of their first metasomal tergite called the acarinarium where certain mites (Dinogamasus species)...
- Parancistrocerus, the base of the second metasomal tergite is concave, and covered by the posterior lip of the first metasomal tergite, and mites are carried in...
- acting as an acarinarium at the base of the second metasomal tergum and hidden under the first metasomal tergum. This acarinarium serves as shelter for symbiotic...
- commonly used to refer to the constricted first (and sometimes second) metasomal (posterior) segment of members of the hymenopteran suborder Apocrita (ants...
- Dorsolateral carinae of metasomal segments III to IV are well developed. Dorsum of metasomal segments are mesially granulated. Metasomal segments I to V are...
- Some can be recognized by distinctive scalloped sculpturing of their metasomal tergites. Adults of many species are iridescent. Reviewed in 2024. Asparagobius...
- and more slender bodies with long metasomal segments while females tend to be larger with short, rounded metasomal segments. Males tend to measure around...
- compressed bodies and somewhat reduced wing venation. It is common for various metasomal segments to be fused in various ways (often diagnostic for families or...