Meaning of gonarcus | Babel Free

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An arched structure that is a principal feature of the male genitalia of some insects.

Examples

“The gonarcus (fig. 5) is situated internally between the anal segment and the ninth sternite.”

“1988, Neuroptera International, Volume 5 - Volume 7, Issue 2, page 60, Its shape is related to the structure of the gonarcus-parameres complex and of the coaptation structures which exist between this complex and the subgenital plate.”

“Defining features of the Neuroptera include the association of the ninth gonocoxites with the gonarcus and the peculiar sucking-mandibulate mouthparts of the larvae (U. Aspock et al., 2001).”

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