Practice mode Entomology

What is the lateral sclerotised region of an insect’s body segment called?

Correct answer B. Pleuron

Explanation

Each insect body segment has a dorsal tergum, a ventral sternum and lateral plates called pleura; the pleuron is the hardened side region.

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