aedeagus [FBbt_00004852]

A tubular organ with a single external opening called phallotrema. The aedeagus is entirely membranous and laterally covered with fringe-like, irregular rows of long and blunt scales.

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Adult Anatomy

A tubular organ with a single external opening called phallotrema. The aedeagus is entirely membranous and laterally covered with fringe-like, irregular rows of long and blunt scales.

The name aedeagus, previously used for the entire phallus, is now used for a more specific part of the phallus (see FBrf0244105).

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## Classification

Relationships

develops from: presumptive aedeagus
is part of: phallus

Alternative Names

Synonym	Scope	Reference
phallus	broad synonym	Rice et al., 2019
penis	exact synonym	Rice et al., 2019

Parts of aedeagus (4 total)

Thumbnail	Name	Tags
	aedeagal sheath	Adult, Anatomy
	phallotrema	Adult, Anatomy
	pregonal bristle	Adult, Nervous_system, Sense_organ
	pregonite	Adult, Anatomy

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