epiproct [FBbt_00004833]
The plate dorsally surrounding the anus in females (McQueen et al., 2022). It has an average of 18 sensilla of which two are large (McQueen et al., 2022). It arises from the segment 10 (anal) primordium in the female genital disc (McQueen et al., 2022).
epiproct
ID: FBbt_00004833
Adult Anatomy
The plate dorsally surrounding the anus in females (McQueen et al., 2022). It has an average of 18 sensilla of which two are large (McQueen et al., 2022). It arises from the segment 10 (anal) primordium in the female genital disc (McQueen et al., 2022).
Open in VFB 3D Browser →Relationships
- develops from: presumptive epiproct
- is part of: female analia
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| upper anal plate | exact synonym | McQueen et al., 2022 |
| female abdominal tergite 10 | exact synonym | McQueen et al., 2022 |
| female dorsal anal plate | exact synonym | McQueen et al., 2022 |
| female supraanal plate | exact synonym | Ferris, 1950 |
| female abdominal tergite 9 | related synonym | McQueen et al., 2022 |
| female abdominal tergite 9 | related synonym | Ferris, 1950 |
Parts of epiproct (1 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| epiproctal bristle | Adult, Nervous_system, Sense_organ |
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