alternative definition added about 14 years ago by Istvan Miko
The ventral, horizontal portion of the prepectus that unites the two lateral,
vertical portions of the prepectus, which lies between the posterior margin of the prosternum
and the anterior margin of the mesothoracic venter.
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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