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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

  1. The pygidium is a key feature in the anatomy of certain crustaceans.
  2. Scientists often study the pygidium to understand the evolutionary adaptations of marine species.
  3. In some trilobites, the pygidium is more developed than the cephalon.
  4. The pygidium serves as a protective structure for the organism’s vital organs.
  5. Taxonomists use the shape of the pygidium to classify different genera of arthropods.

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