Subgenital plate
- Pronunciation
- /sub-JEN-i-tal playt/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Subgenital plate
- Plural
- Subgenital plates
Definition
A plate-like structure found on the ventral side of the abdomen in some insects, typically located near the base of the cerci. In males, it often bears the paired styli and other reproductive structures.
Etymology
Example
The subgenital plate in male Dermaptera is elongated and forms an asymmetric subgenital lobe.
Related Terms
- Cerci
- Reproductive structures
- Styli