Definition:
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The anterior glossal sclerite is a sclerite.
The anterior glossal sclerite is part of the cuticle. The anterior glossal sclerite is part of the glossa.
anterior glossal sclerite by Vilhelmsen, L. 1996. The preoral cavity of lower Hymenoptera (Insecta): comparative morphology and phylogenetic significance. Zoologica Scripta 25:143-170.
anterior glossal sclerite by Deans, A. R. 2009. HAO curator..
basiglossal sclerite by Prentice, M. A. 1998. The comparative morphology and phylogeny of Apoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) Thesis (Ph D in Entomology)--University of California, Berkeley..
comment added about 14 years ago by Matt Yoder
The proximo-dorsal corners of these sclerites are often continous with the distal ends of the hypopharyngeal rods.
Reference: Vilhelmsen, L. 1996. The preoral cavity of lower Hymenoptera (Insecta): comparative morphology and phylogenetic significance. Zoologica Scripta 25:143-170.
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alternative definition added about 11 years ago by Istvan Miko
The sclerite that is paired and is located on the proximal lateral margin of the glossa. The premento-glossal muscle inserts on the sclerite.
Reference: Vilhelmsen, L. 2010. Curator..
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None provided.
alternative definition added about 11 years ago by Istvan Miko
The sclerite that is paired and is located on the proximal lateral margin of the glossa. The premento-glossal muscle inserts on the sclerite.
Reference: Vilhelmsen, L. 2010. Curator..
Cross reference:
None provided.
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