subscaphium

subscaphium
n. [L. sub, under; scaphium, hollow vessel]
(ARTHROPODA: Insecta)
In male Lepidoptera, a ventral sclerotization of the genitalia, below the anus; gnathos.

Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. . 2005.

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  • gnathos — see subscaphium …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • scaphium — n. [Gr. skaphe, boat] 1. A boat shaped structure. 2. (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) In male Lepidoptera, a dorsal sclerotization of the genitalia, below the uncus, and above the anus; see subscaphium …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

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