vulva
Definition:
The
anatomical space that corresponds to the opening of the
vagina.
written by: Deans, A. R. 2009. HAO curator..
Relationships / properties:
vulva by Snodgrass, R. E. 1935. Principles of insect morphology. McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., New York & London 667 pp.
vulva by Deans, A. R. 2009. HAO curator..
vulva by Morel, and Morel. 2007. Oviposition Process of Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Queens. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 100:758-762.
comment added about 14 years ago by Matt Yoder
Is this used in Hymenoptera? If not we should obsolete due to potential confusion with FMA:20462.
Reference: Deans, A. R. 2009. HAO curator..
Cross reference:
None provided.
alternative definition added almost 15 years ago by Andy Deans
The external opening of the genital chamber or vagina serving in most cases for both copulation and the discharge of eggs; sometimes on the eighth abdomenal segment, sometimes on the ninth
Reference: Snodgrass, R. E. 1935. Principles of insect morphology. McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., New York & London 667 pp.
Cross reference:
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