Hymenoptera Glossary

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glymma

definition: Thesulcus that is located between thespiracle and the anteriormargin of abdominaltergum 2 and abdominalsternum 2.

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

highest applicable taxon name: Ichneumonidae

OBO dbxref: HAO:0000378

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plural form glymmae by:Andy Deans

alternative definition

(from: Goulet, H., and J. T. Huber. 1993.) In Ichneumonidae, the groove or pit on either side of metasomal segment 1 between its base and the spiracle; it is nearly always present when sternum 1 is free from tergum 1 but absent when tergum 1 and sternum 1 are fused. by:Istvan Miko

comment (from: Miko, I. 2009.) The glymma corresponds in some Ichneumonoidea with the sites of attachment of tergosternal muscles. by:Istvan Miko

existing relationships:

glymma	part_of /	abdominal segment 2		imiko	07/23/2009
glymma	is_a /	sulcus		imiko	07/23/2009

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