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mx id: 573 | OBO id: HAO:0000955 | URI: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HAO_0000955

sternite synonyms: sternum

Definition:

The sclerite that is located on the sternum.

written by: Bertone, M. A. 2009. HAO Curator..

Relationships / properties:

The sternite is a sclerite.

The sternite is part of the cuticle. The sternite is part of the sternum.

sternite by Miko, I. 2009. -2019 Curator. Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology.

sternum by Gibson , G. A. P., J. D. Read , and R. Fairchild. 1998. Chalcid wasps (Chalcidoidea): illustrated glossary of positional and morphological terms ..

alternative definition added about 15 years ago by Istvan Miko

Sclerite that forms part of the ventral surface of the thorax and abdomen, except for themesothorax where the mesopleura are thought to meet at the midline or discrimen.

Reference: Gibson , G. A. P., J. D. Read , and R. Fairchild. 1998. Chalcid wasps (Chalcidoidea): illustrated glossary of positional and morphological terms ..
Cross reference: false

alternative definition added almost 16 years ago by Istvan Miko

the sclerotized subdivision of a sternum bounded by grooves or by membranous lines or areas (see also sternum).

Reference: 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.
Cross reference: None provided.

alternative definition added over 14 years ago by Matthew Bertone

The sclerite that is located ventrally on the body segment.

Reference: Miko, I. 2009. -2019 Curator. Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology.
Cross reference: None provided.

alternative definition added over 18 years ago by Andy Deans

a subdivision of a sternal plate, or any one of the sclerotic components of a definitive sternum

Reference: Snodgrass, R. E. 1935. Principles of insect morphology. McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., New York & London 667 pp.
Cross reference: None provided.

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