Hymenoptera Glossary
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id: 1103
operculum

definition: Thesclerite that functions like a lid and covers the spiracular opening.

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

highest applicable taxon name: Hymenoptera

OBO dbxref: HAO:0000668

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alternative definition
(from: Ronquist, F., and G. Nordlander. 1989.) A small sclerite that functions like a lid, covering a spiracular opening.  by:Andy Deans
sensu
(from: Ronquist, F., and G. Nordlander. 1989.)  by:Andy Deans
existing relationships:

operculumis_a / scleriteadeans08/28/2006
operculumpart_of / bodyadeans08/03/2009

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