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maxillary bundle

Edited by Ralph Harbach on Mon, 03/29/2010 - 15:46

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Abbreviation:

MxBn

Definition:

In certain sabethine larvae, a flexible bundle of partially fused, bound or ensheathed spicules (individual elements are clearly evident internally or at least apically) arising distally from the maxillary body; sometimes accompanied by a number of independent basal spicules; homologous with the maxillary brush.

Synonyms:

maxillary stylus
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