Palpal Organs: The more or less complex structures fs)und in the terminal part of the adult male palp. They comprise groups of sclerites separated from each other and the cymbium by up to three haematodochac and contain the semen reservoir which opens via ducts through the tip of the embolus.

 

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Palpal Organs: The more or less complex structures fs)und in the terminal part of the adult male palp. They comprise groups of sclerites separated from each other and the cymbium by up to three haematodoch . . . View Full Definition

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Median Apophysis: A selerite arising from the middle division of the male palpal organs.

Cymbium: The broadened, hollowed-out tarsus of the male palp within which the palpal organs are attached.