Metathoracic glands and associated evaporatory structures in Reduvioidea (Heteroptera: Cimicomorpha), with observation on the mode of function of the metacoxal comb
Structures that assist in spreading secretions produced by the metathoracic glands were examined in Reduviidae and Pachynomidae (Heteroptera). The systematic distribution of a row of long and stout setae on the metacoxa, the metacoxal comb, was reinvestigated in a representative sample in both taxa....
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2006-01-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200601-0015_Metathoracic_glands_and_associated_evaporatory_structures_in_Reduvioidea_Heteroptera_Cimicomorpha_with_obse.php |