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Record 1 2003-11-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
DEF

A hooked appendage on the posterior tip of a chrysalis. It may be used to hang it up or to attach it to the inside of a cocoon, or to help in liberating the pupa from the soil or other surroundings just before emergence.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
DEF

Appareil situé sur le dixième segment de la chrysalide. Cet organe, qui est l'homologue de la plaque suranale de la chenille, sert de point d'attache à cette dernière lors de sa chrysalidation. Le crémaster est muni de plusieurs petits crochets généralement bien développés chez les papillons diurnes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Insectos, ciempiés, arañas y escorpiones
DEF

Espina caudal de las crisálidas de lepidópteros.

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