noun🔗ShareTergum, dosThe upper or dorsal surface of an articulated animal such as an arthropod."The biologist carefully examined the beetle's tergum, noting the intricate patterns on its back. "Le biologiste a examiné attentivement le tergum du scarabée, notant les motifs complexes sur son dos.anatomyanimalbiologybodypartorganismscienceinsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading