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epiproct

Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
No Taxon (Glossary)
No Taxon (E)
No Taxon epiproct
Explanation of Names
From Greek, epi upon, plus proctos, rectum (Internet searches).
Identification
epiproct - a single appendage projecting upward (dorsally) from the tenth abdominal segment, especially prominent in dragonflies, but much reduced in damselflies.

Photos showing the epiproct:
See Also
terminalia
cerci
paraproct
epiproct
Internet References
Odonata Central: glossary
Contributed by Cotinis on 5 July, 2007 - 10:44am
Last updated 4 October, 2007 - 8:47pm

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