Hymenoptera Glossary
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id: 1723
forewing

definition: Thearea that is located anteriorly on awing.

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

highest applicable taxon name: Hymenoptera

OBO dbxref: HAO:0000352

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comment "By definition, and by analogy with 'forearm', the term 'forewing' refers to the front (or leading) part of a wing - any wing. On the other hand, the 'fore wing' means just that, the front wing, where there are more than one. The same goes for 'hindwing' vs 'hind wing'" - A. Polaszek  by:Andy Deans
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forewingpart_of / wingadeans12/15/2006

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