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).

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## Classification

Relationships

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)

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epiproctal bristle Adult, Nervous_system, Sense_organ

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