tergite

noun

A sclerite forming part of the tergum.

noun

The tergum, dorsum, or back of one of the somites or segments of an articulated animal, as an arthropod.

noun

The dorsal portion of an arthromere or somite of an articulate animal. See Illust. under coleoptera.

noun

The dorsal portion of an articulate animal’s arthromere or somite.