Relating to or affecting the epipleura, the lateral portions of an insect's thorax or wing covers.
From 'epipleura' plus the adjective suffix '-al,' describing anatomical relationships in insect body structure.
The epipleural ridges on beetle elytra create air pockets that help beetles regulate temperature and may even reduce drag during flight.
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