phallus [FBbt_00004850]
The main part of the male genitalia used for intromission. The distal portion, through which the male ejaculates, is the aedeagus. The basal portion consists of a pair of bifurcate processes called postgonites and the aedeagal sheath.
phallus
ID: FBbt_00004850
Adult Anatomy
The main part of the male genitalia used for intromission. The distal portion, through which the male ejaculates, is the aedeagus. The basal portion consists of a pair of bifurcate processes called postgonites and the aedeagal sheath.
The name aedeagus, previously used for the entire phallus, is now used for a more specific part of the phallus (see FBrf0244105).
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| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| aedeagus | narrow synonym | Rice et al., 2019 |
Parts of phallus (8 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| aedeagal sheath | Adult, Anatomy | |
| dorsal postgonite | Adult, Anatomy | |
| postgonite | Adult, Anatomy | |
| pregonal bristle | Adult, Nervous_system, Sense_organ | |
| pregonite | Adult, Anatomy |
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