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Radius

The radius is an important vein within the fore wings of insects. The radius may divide into up to five different branches. The position and number of the branches allow entomologists to differentiate between otherwise superficially similar species of insect.

An illustration of the general structure of an insect wing.

An illustration of the general structure of an insect wing.

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