Glossary beginning with M

Morphology and character evolution in Milichiidae

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M

Male preabdomen: Basal segments of abdomen, consisting of segments 1-5 or 1-6
Male pregenital segments: Segment 6 to 8 of the male postabdomen
Male reproductive system: Consists of paired testes, paired vasa deferentia, paired accessory glands and an unpaired ejaculatory duct
Male terminalia: Segment 9-11 of the male postabdomen
Maxillae: Paired elements of the proboscis, arising posterolaterally between the labrum and the labium
Media: Wing vein between radius and cubitus
Mesothorax: Middle segment of thorax