propodeum
propodeum and petiole lacking teeth
propodeum and petiole lacking teeth
propodeum and petiolar node lacking pairs of short teeth
propodeum angular
propodeum angular
propodeum angular, with flat to weakly convex dorsal and posterior faces (Linepithema)
ant morphology
ant morphology
Some terms associated with ant morphology (profile view).
Gradual downward slope of the mesosomal profile
Gradual downward slope of the mesosomal profile
The profile of the mesosoma slopes gently and gradually down as it approaches the posterior margin. There is not a sudden and steep decline from the posterior of promesonotum to the anterior of the propodeum. Used in Antkey to separate Cardiocondyla, Crematogaster, Myrmica, Tetramorium, Vollenhovia and Wasmannia from Pheidole.
Gradual downward slope of the mesosomal profile
Gradual downward slope of the mesosomal profile
The gradual downward slope of the mesosomal profile is broken by a steep decline from the posterior of promesonotum to the anterior of the propodeum. Used in Antkey to separate Pheidole from Cardiocondyla, Crematogaster, Myrmica, Tetramorium, Vollenhovia and Wasmannia.