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metendosternite

Definition:

Complex internal apodeme equivalent to the metafurca. Arises at or near the posterior edge of the metaventrite usually at the junction of the discrimen and the metakatepisternal suture and projecting anterodorsally.

written by: Lawrence, J. F., R. G. Beutel, R. A. B. Leschen, and S. A. Ślipiński. 2010. Glossary of morphological terms. Pp. 9-20 in: Handbook of Zoology. A Natural History of the Phyla of the Animal Kingdom. Band 4: Arthropoda. 2. Hälfte: Insecta. Coleoptera, Beetles. Teilband/Part 39. Volume 2: Morphology and Systematics (Elateroidea, Bostrichiformia, Cucujiformia partim).. De Gruyter,Berlin. 12 pp.

Relationships / properties:

The metendosternite is part of the metathorax.

Sitonini Gistel, 1856

metendosternite by Lawrence, J. F., R. G. Beutel, R. A. B. Leschen, and S. A. Ślipiński. 2010. Glossary of morphological terms. Pp. 9-20 in: Handbook of Zoology. A Natural History of the Phyla of the Animal Kingdom. Band 4: Arthropoda. 2. Hälfte: Insecta. Coleoptera, Beetles. Teilband/Part 39. Volume 2: Morphology and Systematics (Elateroidea, Bostrichiformia, Cucujiformia partim).. De Gruyter,Berlin. 12 pp.

Redefine added about 12 years ago by Aaron Smith

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