sex comb

Term ID

UBERON:6004296

Synonyms

• ctenidium
• metatarsal comb

Definition

A row of darkly pigmented, male specific chaetae located on the prothoracic metatarsal segment of the prothoracic leg. The number of chaetae (teeth) per sex comb varies between individuals, e.g.- Hannah-Alava and Stern report 10-13. (2)

References

• FBbt:00004296

Ontology

Uberon Ontology