prothoracic episternum [FBbt_00004566]
A sclerite, lacking bristles, that is located anterior to the epimerom and adjacent to the prothoracic coxa and sternum. It develops from the prothoracic leg disc.
prothoracic episternum
ID: FBbt_00004566
Adult Anatomy
A sclerite, lacking bristles, that is located anterior to the epimerom and adjacent to the prothoracic coxa and sternum. It develops from the prothoracic leg disc.
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- develops from: presumptive prothoracic structures from prothoracic leg disc, prothoracic leg disc
- is part of: prothoracic pleurum
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| propleurum | exact synonym | Ferris, 1950 |
| proepisternum | exact synonym | McAlpine, 1981 |
Parts of prothoracic episternum (1 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| prothoracic preepisternum | Adult, Anatomy |
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