1. relating to or located in the mesothorax, the middle segment of an insect’s thorax
Usage: anatomical; entomology

Examples

• The mesothoracic legs of the beetle are adapted for digging.
• Mesothoracic wings in flies have evolved into balancing organs called halteres.
• The researcher examined the mesothoracic segment under a microscope.
• Mesothoracic spiracles allow air to enter the insect’s respiratory system.
• The mesothoracic muscles control the movement of the middle pair of legs.