endophallus

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Synonyms: endophyllous, endophagous

Antonyms: endophyllous, endophagous

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|zoology}} The inner wall of the [[aedeagus]] of an [[insect]], derived during embryological development by the fusion of paired genital papillae to form a medial tube. The endophallus is eversible and flexible, is the actual intromittent organ, and sometimes has backward-orientated denticulations to achieve a firm hold on the vaginal walls of the female.

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