alternative definition added about 14 years ago by Istvan Miko
Carina, when present, that differentiates the ventral margin of each vertical,
lateral portion of the prepectus from the lateral margin of the horizontal, ventral prepectal
shelf.
Reference: Gibson , G. A. P., J. D. Read , and R. Fairchild. 1998. Chalcid wasps (Chalcidoidea): illustrated glossary of positional and morphological terms ..
Cross reference:
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