Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cephalothorax
Noun
/ˌsɛfəloʊˈθɔːræks/
Definition
The fused head and thorax of certain arthropods, such as spiders and crustaceans.
Examples
- The cephalothorax of a spider supports its eyes and mouthparts.
- In many crustaceans, such as crabs, the cephalothorax is covered by a hard shell known as a carapace.
Meaning
The term cephalothorax refers to the part of an arthropod’s body where the head and thorax are joined together, making it a single body segment.
Synonyms
- prosoma
- thorax
