The preablation had been performed six months earlier and left scar tissue that complicated the follow-up procedure.

The museum's curator carefully examined the fossil, noting the preabdomen was well-preserved and provided clues about the creature's mode of life.

The entomologist described the beetle's preabdominal markings in detail.

During dissection, the entomologist carefully separated the preabdomina to study their muscle attachments.

During dissection, the researcher carefully examined the preabdomens of several specimens to compare their segmental patterns.