Hind tibiae - Shape
Locating the hind tibia
The hind tibia is the middle segment of the hind leg (Fig. 1).
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FIGURE 1 |
FIGURE 2 |
The shape of the hind tibia
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Expanded, as broad as or broader than femur, with the apex not lobed beyond the base of the tarsus (Fig. 2A).
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Not expanded, narrower than femur, apex lobed beyond insertion point of tarsus, with the tibial spurs on the tip of this lobe (Fig. 2B).
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Not expanded, narrower than femur, apex not lobed, tibial spurs arising near the base of tarsus (Fig. 2C).
Copyright © Australian Museum 2016
Authors: Chris Reid & Matthew Bulber