oncophysis

oncophysis
n. [Gr. onkos, swelling; physis, growth]
(ARTHROPODA: Chelicerata)
Any extension of an arthrodial membrane, usually in the form of a more or less hyaline intumescence; see Tragardh\'s organ.

Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. . 2005.

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  • Tragardh's organ — (ARTHROPODA: Chelicerata) In Acari, a long, conical hyaline protuberance of the articulation between the body of a chelicera, and its movable jaw; oncophysis …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

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