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mx id: 496 | OBO id: HAO:0000540 | URI: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HAO_0000540

mesepisternal groove

Definition:

A groove on the mesopleuron, extending ventrally from a pit under the base of the forewings and, when complete, reaching the anteroventral margin of the metathorax.

written by: Goulet, H., and J. T. Huber. 1993. Hymenoptera of the World: An Identification Guide to Families. Research Branch, Agriculture Canada Publication 1894/E., Ottawa, ON 668 pp.

Relationships / properties:

The mesepisternal groove is a impression.

The mesepisternal groove is part of the integument. The mesepisternal groove is part of the mesopleuron. The mesepisternal groove is part of the sclerite.

mesepisternal groove by Goulet, H., and J. T. Huber. 1993. Hymenoptera of the World: An Identification Guide to Families. Research Branch, Agriculture Canada Publication 1894/E., Ottawa, ON 668 pp.

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