Dictionary of Scientific Terms e-bog

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Abdo'men (abdo, to conceal). The posterior and principal cavity containing the bowels and many other viscera of the animal. The abdomen is distinct from the thorax in the crustaceans, the spiders, and the insects.