sex comb [FBbt_00004296]
A row of darkly pigmented, male specific chaetae located on the prothoracic metatarsal segment of the prothoracic leg. The number of chaetae (teeth) per sex comb varies between individuals, e.g.- Hannah-Alava and Stern report 10-13.
sex comb
ID: FBbt_00004296
Adult Anatomy
A row of darkly pigmented, male specific chaetae located on the prothoracic metatarsal segment of the prothoracic leg. The number of chaetae (teeth) per sex comb varies between individuals, e.g.- Hannah-Alava and Stern report 10-13.
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- is part of: metatarsus of male prothoracic leg
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| ctenidium | exact synonym | Hannah-Alava, 1958 |
| metatarsal comb | exact synonym |
Parts of sex comb (1 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| sex comb tooth | Adult, Nervous_system, Sense_organ |
Expression patterns overlapping sex comb (1 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| P{GMR42D04-GAL4} expression pattern | Expression_pattern |
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