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epigyne, epigynum, epigyna

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Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
No Taxon (Glossary --use Taxonomy, then Info tabs to view entries)
No Taxon (E)
No Taxon epigyne, epigynum, epigyna
Explanation of Names
From Greek epi upon, plus gyne female (Internet searches).
Identification
epigyne, or epigynum, plural epigyna - the female genital opening in Arachnids (spiders and allies), it is useful for species-level identification.

Diagrams showing location of the epigynum


Photos of the epigynum:
See Also
cephalothorax
Internet References
Wikipedia--Epigyne
Tree of Life--Jumping Spider Epigyna
Contributed by Cotinis on 4 June, 2008 - 8:55am

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