FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
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Term oviprovector scale ID (Ontology) FBbt:00052091 (Fly Anatomy)
Definition Scale-like projection on the surface of the ventral oviprovector membrane (McQueen et al., 2022). These structures may act as ratchets to prevent bidirectional movement of an egg (McQueen et al., 2022).[ FlyBase:FBrf0253444 ]
Also Known As"ovipositor scale"
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adult abdominal segment 8
 |__oviprovector___________________
female genitalia                   |
 |__oviprovector___________________|
integumentary system               |
 |__integumentary specialization___|
adult integumentary system         |
 |__oviprovector___________________|
integumentary specialization       |
 |__oviprovector___________________|
female-specific anatomical entity  |
 |__oviprovector___________________|
anatomical entity                  |
 |__integumentary specialization___|
                                   oviprovector scale  7 rec.
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Is a integumentary specialization
Develops from female genital primordium (female)
Part of oviprovector
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