"endophallus" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: endo- + phallus Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|endo|phallus}} endo- + phallus Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} endophallus
  1. (zoology) The inner wall of the aedeagus of an insect, derived during embryological development by the fusion of paired genital papillae to form a medial tube. The endophallus is eversible and flexible, is the actual intromittent organ, and sometimes has backward-orientated denticulations to achieve a firm hold on the vaginal walls of the female. Categories (topical): Zoology Categories (lifeform): Animal body parts Related terms: endophallic

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