postgonite [FBbt_00004854]

Bifurcate process on the basal portion of the phallus. The dorsal postgonite is covered with tiny scales, whereas the ventral postgonite has a texture similar to gooseflesh. The dorsal and ventral postgonites are parallel to the aedeagus at rest and spread laterally during erection.

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Adult Anatomy

Bifurcate process on the basal portion of the phallus. The dorsal postgonite is covered with tiny scales, whereas the ventral postgonite has a texture similar to gooseflesh. The dorsal and ventral postgonites are parallel to the aedeagus at rest and spread laterally during erection.

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## Classification

Relationships

is part of: phallus

Alternative Names

Synonym	Scope	Reference
dorsal gonapophysis	exact synonym	Rice et al., 2019
basal process	exact synonym	Rice et al., 2019
posterior paramere	exact synonym	Rice et al., 2019
dorsal paramere	exact synonym	Rice et al., 2019
inner paraphysis	exact synonym	Rice et al., 2019

Subclasses of postgonite (2 total)

Thumbnail	Name	Tags
	dorsal postgonite	Adult, Anatomy
	ventral postgonite	Adult, Anatomy

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