Definition:
The
anatomical space that is delimited posteriorly by the distal part of the
sitophore and anteriorly by the tormae.
written by: Vilhelmsen, L., and I. Miko. 2010. Curators/Head..
Relationships / properties:
mouth by Curators, H. A. O. 2009. The Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology Curation Team. Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology.
mouth by Snodgrass, R. E. 1935. Principles of insect morphology. McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., New York & London 667 pp.
functional mouth by Vilhelmsen, L. 1996. The preoral cavity of lower Hymenoptera (Insecta): comparative morphology and phylogenetic significance. Zoologica Scripta 25:143-170.
functional mouth by Deans, A. R. 2009. HAO curator..
alternative definition added almost 14 years ago by Andy Deans
The external opening of the stomadaeum, situated in the ventral wall of the head between the labrum and the hypopharynx. !
Reference: Snodgrass, R. E. 1935. Principles of insect morphology. McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., New York & London 667 pp.
Cross reference:
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alternative definition added almost 14 years ago by Andy Deans
in Hymenoptera (and all other Endopterygota) the anterior and posterior walls of the cibarium are fused at the sides, forming a functional mouth situated at the boundary between the distal and proximal epipharyngeal wall
Reference: Vilhelmsen, L. 1996. The preoral cavity of lower Hymenoptera (Insecta): comparative morphology and phylogenetic significance. Zoologica Scripta 25:143-170.
Cross reference:
None provided.
alternative definition added about 13 years ago by Istvan Miko
The opening into the cibarium that is anteriorly delimited by the tormae and posteriorly by the distal edge of the sitophore.
Reference: Vilhelmsen, L. 2010. Curator..
Cross reference:
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