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mx id: 536 | OBO id: HAO:0000621 | URI: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HAO_0000621

metapleuron

Definition:

The area of the metapectal-propodeal complex that is located laterally of the metadiscrimen.

written by: Miko, I. 2009. -2019 Curator. Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology.

Relationships / properties:

The metapleuron is a area.

The metapleuron is part of the cuticle. The metapleuron is part of the metapectus.

Pimpla aequalis

Macroxyela ferruginea Say, 1824

metapleuron by Miko, I. 2009. -2019 Curator. Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology.

alternative definition added over 14 years ago by Istvan Miko

Pleuron of the metathorax, which usually is triangular or rectangular and unlike the mesopleuron is not normally subdivided.

Reference: Gibson , G. A. P., J. D. Read , and R. Fairchild. 1998. Chalcid wasps (Chalcidoidea): illustrated glossary of positional and morphological terms ..
Cross reference: None provided.

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