Hymenoptera Glossary

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id: 1060

posterior labral retractor

definition: Themuscle that arises from thefrons laterally to the anterior retractor and inserts on the torma.

written by: Miko, I. 2009. Curator. Hymenoptera Ontology.

highest applicable taxon name: Hymenoptera

OBO dbxref: HAO:0000749

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(from: Vilhelmsen, L. 1996.) by:Istvan Miko

alternative definition

(from: Vilhelmsen, L. 1996.) The paired posterior labral retractors arise on the frons laterally to the anterior retractors and insert on the tormae, the latter sometimes having a dorsal spine at the point of insertion. by:Istvan Miko

existing relationships:

posterior labral retractor	part_of /	head		adeans	08/27/2006
posterior labral retractor	is_a /	muscle		adeans	07/24/2009

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