tergum VIII

Abbreviation:

VIII-Te

Definition:

The tergum of abdominal segment VIII. In female mosquitoes, variable in shape; usually more or less trapezoidal; setose apically; scales present or absent.

Synonyms:

eighth tergite, tergite of eighth segment, tergite of segment eight, tergite VIII
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