Definition:
The
flange that extends along the anterolateral
margin of
female T9.
written by: Vilhelmsen, L. B., and I. Miko. 2010. HAO/ovipositor..
Relationships / properties:
The anterior flange of abdominal tergum 9 is a flange.
The anterior flange of abdominal tergum 9 is part of the cuticle. The anterior flange of abdominal tergum 9 is part of the female T9. The anterior flange of abdominal tergum 9 is part of the sclerite.
Conostigmus Dahlbom, 1858
anterior flange of abdominal tergum 9 by Ernst, A. F. 2009. Curator. Hymenoptera Ontology.
anterior flange of abdominal tergum nine by Vilhelmsen, L. B., and I. Miko. 2010. HAO/ovipositor..
anterior flange by Ernst, A. F. 2009. Curator. Hymenoptera Ontology.
anterior flange by Vilhelmsen, L. B. 2000. The ovipositor apparatus of basal Hymenoptera (Insecta): phylogenetic implications and functional morphology. Zoologica Scripta 29:319-345.
comment added over 14 years ago by Istvan Miko
The flange accomodates the site of origin of the dorsal T9-second valvifer muscle.
Reference: Vilhelmsen, L. 2010. Curator..
Cross reference:
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