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papilla

Small, nipplelike projection of tissue. See genital papilla.

Used in 31 species profiles

Acrochordonichthys gyrinus
Acrochordonichthys rugosus
Acrochordonichthys septentrionalis
Akysis hendricksoni
Akysis longifilis
Akysis maculipinnis

Related terms

genital papilla
Small tube arising from the urogenital opening in some fishes through which male or female gametes are expelled. May only be visible during the reproductive period depending on taxon. Its shape can sometimes used as a feature to identify the gender of an individual.
papillae
Plural of papilla.
papillose
Of, relating to, or resembling a papilla.

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