opisthosomatic
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opisthosomatic — opis·tho·somatic … English syllables
opisthosomatic appendages — (ARTHROPODA: Chelicerata) Vestigial appendages present on the ventral regions of segments VII XIII, such as genital papillae or valves … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
opisthosomatic scissure — (ARTHROPODA: Chelicerata) In Acari, a narrow band of skin between sclerotized plates; often transverse on the opisthosoma … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
genital papillae — 1. (ANNELIDA) A protuberance below the neuropodium where a reproductive duct opens. 2. (ARTHROPODA: Chelicerata) Endite of an opisthosomatic appendage; shaped like an erectile papilla or verruca in Acari. 3. (ARTHROPODA: Crustacea) In some males … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
