cercus
cercus
Definition
cer·cus (sʉr′kəs)
noun pl. cer′ci′-sī′
either of a pair of usually jointed, feelerlike appendages at the hind end of the abdomen of many insects
Etymology: ModL < Gr kerkos, tail
cercus
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- long: Female ( illustrated ) has a long, needle-like ovipositor protruding from the tip of the abdomen between the long cerci.
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