postpectoraladj.
/ˌpəʊstˈpɛkt(ə)rəl/, /ˌpəʊstˈpɛkt(ə)rl̩/, U.S. /ˌpoʊstˈpɛktrəl/, /ˌpoʊstˈpɛktər(ə)l/ Zoology. rare.
Of, relating to, or attached to the posterior part of the lower surface of the thorax (the postpectus).
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postpectoral1826
1826 W. Kirby & W. Spence Introd. Entomol. IV. 344 Legs... Postpectoral... The hind-legs, affixed to the Postpectus.
1971 Philos. Trans. (Royal Soc.) B. 263 153 The armour is long and more box-like than in most arthrodires. The flank plates are extensive, although the postpectoral wall is narrow.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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