The spur is part of the cuticle.The spur is part of the sclerite.
Label usage (sensu)
spur by Richards, G. A., and P. A. Richards. 1979. The cuticular protuberances of insects. International Journal of Insect Morphology and Embryology 8:143-157.
spur by Miko, I. 2009. -2019 Curator. Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology.
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alternative definition added over 15 years ago by Istvan Miko
A movable spin-like process.
Reference: Snodgrass, R. E. 1935. Principles of insect morphology. McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., New York & London 667 pp.
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