peristome
Definition:
The
anatomical cluster that comprises the ventral marginal of the
cranium, including the
clypeus, the pleurostomata, and the hyperstomata.
written by: Deans, A. R. 2009. HAO curator..
Relationships / properties:
The peristome is part of the cranium.
peristome by Snodgrass, R. E. 1935. Principles of insect morphology. McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., New York & London 667 pp.
peristome by Deans, A. R. 2009. HAO curator..
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