ALL meanings of metathorax
met·a·tho·rax
M m - noun metathorax The posterior segment of the thorax of an insect, bearing the hind wings. 1
- noun plural metathorax the posterior division of the thorax of an insect, bearing the third pair of legs and the second pair of wings. 1
- noun metathorax the third and last segment of an insect's thorax, which bears the third pair of walking legs and the second pair of wings 0
- noun metathorax the hindmost of the three segments of an insect thorax 0