pygidium in a sentence
n.
Definition
Pygidium: the posterior part of the body in certain crustaceans, often associated with specific anatomical and evolutionary features.
Sample Sentences
- The pygidium is a key feature in the anatomy of certain crustaceans.
- Scientists often study the pygidium to understand the evolutionary adaptations of marine species.
- In some trilobites, the pygidium is more developed than the cephalon.
- The pygidium serves as a protective structure for the organism’s vital organs.
- Taxonomists use the shape of the pygidium to classify different genera of arthropods.
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