Hymenoptera Glossary
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id: 1248
metapectal-propodeal complex

definition: Thesclerite that is formed by fusion of themetapectus and thepropodeum.

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

highest applicable taxon name: Apocrita

OBO dbxref: HAO:0000604

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alternative definition
(from: Buffington, M. L. 2009.) An area where a great deal of fusion between sclerites has taken place, often resulting in extremely reduced forms in more derived eucoilines. Within the Zaeucoilini, gaps are often present at the anterior margin of the metapleuron (at its junction with the mesopleuron); these are the anterior impressions of the metepimeron (dorsal gap) and metepisternum (ventral gap).  by:Istvan Miko
sensu
(from: Ronquist, F., and G. Nordlander. 1989.)  by:Istvan Miko
alternative definition
(from: Ronquist, F., and G. Nordlander. 1989.) Sclerite formed by the fusion of the metapectus and propodeum.  by:Istvan Miko
existing relationships:

metapectal-propodeal complexis_a / scleriteadeans08/30/2006
metapectal-propodeal complexpart_of / mesosomaadeans08/30/2006
propodeal bridgepart_of / metapectal-propodeal compleximiko07/23/2009
spiracular groovepart_of / metapectal-propodeal compleximiko11/23/2009
submetapleural ridgepart_of / metapectal-propodeal compleximiko11/23/2009
auxiliary propodeal carinapart_of / metapectal-propodeal compleximiko11/23/2009

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