Term Name: | sex comb |
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Synonyms: | ctenidium, metatarsal comb |
Definition: | 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. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:6004296] |