aedeagal sheath [FBbt_00004845]
A membranous process that dorsally connects to the two posterior sides of the hypandrium, embracing the aedeagus and both pairs of postgonites.
aedeagal sheath
ID: FBbt_00004845
Adult Anatomy
A membranous process that dorsally connects to the two posterior sides of the hypandrium, embracing the aedeagus and both pairs of postgonites.
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- is part of: aedeagus
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| male gonopod | exact synonym | Rice et al., 2019 |
| male paramere | exact synonym | |
| phallus envelope | exact synonym | Rice et al., 2019 |
| posterior paramere | exact synonym | Rice et al., 2019 |
| dorsal arch | exact synonym | Rice et al., 2019 |
| penis mantle | exact synonym | Rice et al., 2019 |
| aedeagal guide | related synonym |
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