oviprovector scale [FBbt_00052091]
Scale-like projection on the surface of the ventral oviprovector membrane (McQueen et al., 2022). These structures may act as ratchets to prevent bidirectional movement of an egg (McQueen et al., 2022).
oviprovector scale
ID: FBbt_00052091
Adult Anatomy
Scale-like projection on the surface of the ventral oviprovector membrane (McQueen et al., 2022). These structures may act as ratchets to prevent bidirectional movement of an egg (McQueen et al., 2022).
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- develops from: female genital primordium (female)
- is part of: oviprovector
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| ovipositor scale | exact synonym | McQueen et al., 2022 |
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