protarsus

protarsus
\\“+\ noun (plural protarsi)
Etymology: New Latin, from pro- (I) + tarsus
1. : the tarsus of the front leg of an insect
2. : the tibia of the leg of a spider

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‖ protarsus Entom.
(prəʊˈtɑːsəs)
Pl. -si (-saɪ).
[f. pro-2 2 + tarsus.]
The tarsus of the first or fore leg of an insect.
in Cent. Dict.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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