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nota

/ˈnoʊtə/

Meanings
noun
The back; the dorsal aspect of the thorax in insects.

Examples :

"The entomologist carefully examined the small, shield-shaped nota on the beetle's thorax under the microscope. "
biology insect anatomy animal part

Related Words

Illustration shield

shield noun

/ʃiːld/

Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection.

"The strong, metal shield protected the knight from the enemy's attacks. "

Illustration microscope

microscope noun

/ˈmaɪkɹəˌskəʊp/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskoʊp/

An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

"The student used a microscope to see the tiny cells in the plant leaf. "

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 beetle

beetle noun

[ˈbiɾəɫ]

A small car, the Volkswagen Beetle (original version made 1938–2003, similar models made 1997–2010 and since 2011)

"My grandfather's favorite car was a classic Beetle. "

Illustration examined

examined verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration small

small noun

/smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔːl/ /smɔl/

Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "

Illustration dorsal

dorsal noun

/ˈdɔɹsəl/

A hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.

"The elaborate dorsal behind the king's throne was made of velvet and gold. "

Illustration shaped

shaped verb

/ʃeɪpt/

To create or make.

"The potter shaped the clay into a beautiful vase. "

Illustration aspect

aspect noun

/ˈæspɛkt/

Any specific feature, part, or element of something.

"The aspect of my job I enjoy the most is helping customers. "

Illustration thorax

thorax noun

/ˈθɔɹæks/

The region of the mammalian body between the neck and abdomen as well as the cavity containing the heart and lungs.

"The doctor listened carefully to the sounds coming from Sarah's thorax to check her breathing. "

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."