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urogomphus, urogomphi

Pyrochroidae, larva abdomen, posterior ventral - Dendroides canadensis Black tenebs - Centronopus calcaratus Beetle larva under bark 1
Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
No Taxon (Glossary)
No Taxon (U)
No Taxon urogomphus, urogomphi
Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
urogomphus, plural urogomphi
Explanation of Names
A Greek prefix from oura, a tail (Jardine), plus gomphus
Identification
In certain insect larvae, a process on the terminal segment. Also known as pseudocercus.
Internet References
The free Dictionary
Contributed by Beatriz Moisset on 29 January, 2010 - 3:04pm
Additional contributions by cotinis
Last updated 4 July, 2016 - 9:52am

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