alternative definition added about 13 years ago by Istvan Miko
The relatively narrow anterior section of the petiole which begins immediately behind the propodeal-petiolar articulation and runs back to the petiolar node or scale. When present, the petiole is termed pedunculate. When absent, the petiole is termed sessile.
Reference: Leponce, M., T. Delsinne , Y. Laurent, J. Cillis, I. Bachy, A. Heughebaert, P. Desmet, and N. Youdjou. 2010. RBINS Ant eMuseum Paraguay Collection Glossary. Availble at http://projects.biodiversity.be/ants/.
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