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Definition:
In full face-view, the transverse
posterior border of the
head. Also called
occipital margin although this term is morphologically incorrect as the
occiput usually begins behind this level.
written by: Leponce, M., T. Delsinne , Y. Laurent, J. Cillis, I. Bachy, A. Heughebaert, P. Desmet, and N. Youdjou. 2010. RBINS Ant eMuseum Paraguay Collection Glossary. Availble at http://projects.biodiversity.be/ants/.
Relationships / properties:
posterior cephalic margin by Leponce, M., T. Delsinne , Y. Laurent, J. Cillis, I. Bachy, A. Heughebaert, P. Desmet, and N. Youdjou. 2010. RBINS Ant eMuseum Paraguay Collection Glossary. Availble at http://projects.biodiversity.be/ants/.
occipital margin by Gibson , G. A. P., J. D. Read , and R. Fairchild. 1998. Chalcid wasps (Chalcidoidea): illustrated glossary of positional and morphological terms ..
occipital margin by Leponce, M., T. Delsinne , Y. Laurent, J. Cillis, I. Bachy, A. Heughebaert, P. Desmet, and N. Youdjou. 2010. RBINS Ant eMuseum Paraguay Collection Glossary. Availble at http://projects.biodiversity.be/ants/.
alternative definition added over 2 years ago by Istvan Miko
Abruptly angled or carinate posterodorsal margin of the head that
differentiates a dorsal surface from an abruptly declined posterior surface (see also occipital
carina).
Reference: Gibson , G. A. P., J. D. Read , and R. Fairchild. 1998. Chalcid wasps (Chalcidoidea): illustrated glossary of positional and morphological terms ..
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review definition added over 2 years ago by Istvan Miko
Needs genus differentia.
Reference: Miko, I. 2009. Curator. Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology.
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comment added about 2 years ago by Matt Yoder
It is not clear, is it an anatomical line? Is there any anatomical structure marking the margin?
Reference: Miko, I. 2009. Curator. Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology.
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