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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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