telopod

telopod
n. [Gr. telos, end; pous, foot]
1. (ARTHROPODA: Crustacea)
Part of an appendage distal to the coxa.
2. (ARTHROPODA: Diplopoda)
In males, a modified leg, serving a copulatory function, on one of the posterior segments.

Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. . 2005.

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  • telopod — Part of appendage distal to coxa (limited usage) [McLaughlin, 1980]. Part of limb distal to coxa [Moore and McCormick, 1969] …   Crustacea glossary

  • aedeagus — n.; pl. agi [Gr. aidoia, genitals; agein, to lead] (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) In males, the intromittent organ; distal part of the phallus: penis plus parameres; see penis, telopod …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • telepod — see telopod …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

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