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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sternite

/ˈstɜːrnaɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does sternite mean?

noun

In entomology, the sternite is a plate or sclerite that forms the ventral surface of a segment of an insect's abdomen. It is one of the parts of the exoskeleton.

Example

"The entomologist carefully examined the sternite of the beetle to determine its species."

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