1. relating to or located in the metathorax, the third segment of an insect’s thorax
Usage: entomology

Examples

• The metathoracic legs of the grasshopper are enlarged for jumping.
• Beetles have metathoracic wings that are modified into protective covers.
• The metathoracic segment bears the hindmost pair of legs in insects.
• Researchers examined the metathoracic spiracles for respiratory studies.
• The metathoracic wings provide the main flight power in many insects.