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mx id: 1202 | OBO id: HAO:0000736 | URI: http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HAO_0000736

basal fold synonyms: plica basalis

Definition:

The wing fold that is located between the mediocubital field and axillary region.

written by: Deans, A. R. 2009. HAO curator..

Relationships / properties:

The basal fold is a wing crease.

The basal fold is part of the integument. The basal fold is part of the wing. The basal fold is part of the wing blade.

basal fold by Curators, H. A. O. 2009. The Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology Curation Team. Hymenoptera Anatomy Ontology.

plica basalis by Deans, A. R. 2009. HAO curator..

alternative definition added over 14 years ago by Andy Deans

the basal fold of the wing, or line of flexion between the base of the mediocubital field and axillary region, forming a prominent convex fold in the flexed wing extending between the median plates from the articulation of the radius with the second axillary to the articulation of the vannal veins with the third axillary

Reference: Snodgrass, R. E. 1935. Principles of insect morphology. McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., New York & London 667 pp.
Cross reference: None provided.

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