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coxa

/ˈkɒksə/

Meanings
noun
The basal segment of a limb of various arthropods (insects and spiders, for example).

Examples :

"The entomologist pointed to the spider's coxa, explaining that it's the joint connecting the leg to the body. "
anatomy biology animal insect part

Related Words

Illustration arthropods

arthropods noun

/ˈɑːrθrəpɒdz/ /ˈɑːrθrəpɑːdz/

An invertebrate animal of the phylum Arthropoda, characterized by a chitinous exoskeleton and multiple jointed appendages

"Example Sentence: "Insects, spiders, and crabs are all examples of arthropods, which means they have an external skeleton and jointed legs." "

Illustration connecting

connecting verb

/kəˈnɛktɪŋ/

(of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."

Illustration entomologist

entomologist noun

/ˌɛntəˈmɑlədʒɪst/ /ˌɛnɾəˈmɑlədʒɪst/

A scientist who studies insects.

"The noted entomologist Charles W. Woodworth suggested the use of Drosophila melanogaster for genetic studies."

Illustration explaining

explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration various

various adjective

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/

Having a broad range (of different elements).

"The reasons are various."

Illustration spider

spider noun

[ˈspʌɪ̯ɾə(ɹ)] /ˈspaɪ̯də/ /ˈspaɪ̯dɚ/

Any of various eight-legged, predatory arthropods, of the order Araneae, most of which spin webs to catch prey.

"The spider spun a sticky web across the corner of the room. "

Illustration basal

basal noun

[ˈbeɪsəɫ] [ˈbeɪzəɫ]

Base, bottom, minimum

"The basal level of employee satisfaction must be improved to prevent high turnover. "

Illustration spiders

spiders noun

/ˈspaɪdərz/

Any of various eight-legged, predatory arthropods, of the order Araneae, most of which spin webs to catch prey.

"Spiders often build webs in the corners of our garage to catch insects. "

Illustration segment

segment noun

/ˈsɛɡmənt/ /ˈsɛɡˌmɛnt/

A length of some object.

"a segment of rope"

Illustration example

example noun

/əɡˈzæmpl̩/ /ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ/ /ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩/

Something that is representative of all such things in a group.

"The teacher gave a good example of a sentence using the past tense. "

Illustration insects

insects noun

/ˈɪnsɛkts/

An arthropod in the class Insecta, characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.

"Our shed has several insect infestions, including ants, yellowjackets, and wasps."

Illustration pointed

pointed verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪd/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. "