psammophore
Definition:
The
ammochaetae that is located on the ventral (anterior) surface of the
head.
written by: Miko, I., M. Bertone, M. Yoder, A. Deans, S. Katja, N. Johnson, S. Brady, P. Ward, F. Ronquist, E. Talamas, L. Krogmann, L. Vilhelmsen, C. Rasmussen, G. Broad, A. Lucky, and B. G. 2010. HAO/Biosync working meeting II..
Relationships / properties:
The psammophore is part of the head. The psammophore is part of the sclerite.
psammophore by Leponce, M., T. Delsinne , Y. Laurent, J. Cillis, I. Bachy, A. Heughebaert, P. Desmet, and N. Youdjou. 2010. RBINS Ant eMuseum Paraguay Collection Glossary. Availble at http://projects.biodiversity.be/ants/.
psammophore by Miko, I., M. Bertone, M. Yoder, A. Deans, S. Katja, N. Johnson, S. Brady, P. Ward, F. Ronquist, E. Talamas, L. Krogmann, L. Vilhelmsen, C. Rasmussen, G. Broad, A. Lucky, and B. G. 2010. HAO/Biosync working meeting II..
psammophore by Bolton, B. 1994. Identification Guide to the Ant Genera of the World. Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
comment added over 13 years ago by Katja Seltmann
Issue with prognathus vs hypognathus. Posterior vs. ventral.
Reference:
None provided.
Cross reference:
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alternative definition added over 13 years ago by Katja Seltmann
The basket-like structure of long modified hairs occurring on the lower surface of the head and mandibles and/or on the anterior border of the clypeus.
Reference: Leponce, M., T. Delsinne , Y. Laurent, J. Cillis, I. Bachy, A. Heughebaert, P. Desmet, and N. Youdjou. 2010. RBINS Ant eMuseum Paraguay Collection Glossary. Availble at http://projects.biodiversity.be/ants/.
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