Hymenoptera Glossary

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id: 1066

sitophore

definition: Thesclerite that is located in the proximal part of thehypopharynx between the morphological andfunctional mouth.

written by: Deans, A. R. 2009. HAO curator..

highest applicable taxon name: Hymenoptera

OBO dbxref: HAO:0000939

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(from: Vilhelmsen, L. 1996.) The sitophore is situated in the proximal part of the hypopharynx between the morphological and functional mouth. It is concave anteriorly, forming the troughlike floor of the cibarium, and usually more heavily sclerotised laterally than mesally. The proximal margin have a pair of lateral arms. The lateral corners of the distal margin extends toward, but do not fuse with, the tormae. Pegshaped sensilla are situated on the surface of the sitophore, usually concentrated along its lateral margins by:Andy Deans

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(from: Vilhelmsen, L. 1996.) by:Andy Deans

existing relationships:

sitophore	part_of /	hypopharynx		adeans	08/27/2006
sitophore	is_a /	sclerite		adeans	07/31/2009

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