Definition:
The
appendage that is encircled by the
area that is proximally delimited by the
hypostoma posteriorly, the median
margin of the
mandible laterally, the
labrum anterolaterally and the
labium medially.
written by: Miko, I. 2009. -2019 Curator. Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology.
Relationships / properties:
maxilla by Gibson , G. A. P., J. D. Read , and R. Fairchild. 1998. Chalcid wasps (Chalcidoidea): illustrated glossary of positional and morphological terms ..
maxilla by Miko, I. 2009. -2019 Curator. Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology.
first maxilla by Zombori, L., and H. Steinmann. 1999. Dictionary of Insect Morphology. Handbuch der Zoologie 4:1-404.
maxilla prima by Zombori, L., and H. Steinmann. 1999. Dictionary of Insect Morphology. Handbuch der Zoologie 4:1-404.
alternative definition added about 15 years ago by Istvan Miko
Paired, ventral sclerite of the mouthparts that forms the lateral portion of
the labiomaxillary complex.
Reference: Gibson , G. A. P., J. D. Read , and R. Fairchild. 1998. Chalcid wasps (Chalcidoidea): illustrated glossary of positional and morphological terms ..
Cross reference:
None provided.
alternative definition added over 15 years ago by Andy Deans
Anterior median appendage of the insect head.
Reference: Snodgrass, R. E. 1935. Principles of insect morphology. McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., New York & London 667 pp.
Cross reference:
None provided.
comment added almost 12 years ago by Istvan Miko
Reference: Vilhelmsen, L., and I. Miko. 2010. Curators/Head..
Cross reference:
None provided.
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