CERCUS

cercus: translation

n.; pl. cerci [Gr. kerkos, tail]

(ARTHROPODA)

One of a pair of appendages that arise at the posterior of the abdomen of arthropods that function as sense organs; abdominal filaments; acrocercus; anal forceps; anal styles; anal stylets; caudal filaments; caudal setae; caudal ramus; spinnerets of Symphyla; tergal valves; for Coleoptera see urogomphi.

cercus: translation

See: caudal ramus [Martin, 2005].

See: caudal ramus (pl. cerci) [McLaughlin, 1980].

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