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Ps = Pinched sternellum
Gene: Ps
Feature/structure: T1 sternellum and dorsum, T3 antecoxal sutures, basal segments of legs, antennae and maxillary palps
Linkage Group:  2 
Origin: Reversion of Skl1 / Stm balanced mutants
Description: • The original beetle was Ps and Stm.
• Setae are commonly found on coxae, as are setae and spikes on the antennal scape and maxillary palps.
• Prototum has dorsal dents and bulges, and both a dorsal and a ventral anterior midline dip.
• T3 antecoxal sutures are disrupted about 2/3 the way out from midline.