Stiff upper lip: Labrum deformity and functionality in bees (Hymenoptera, Apoidea)
In hyper-diverse groups such as Hymenoptera, a variety of structures with different, complementary functions are used for feeding. Although the function of the parts such as the mandibles is obvious, the use of others, like the labrum, are more difficult to discern. Here, we discus...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Pensoft Publishers
2017-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Hymenoptera Research |
Online Access: | https://jhr.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=12510 |