unguis [FBbt_00004660]

The paired, hollow chitinous hooks at the end of the pretarsus. These are sclerotized extensions of the integument (i.e. they consist of underlying epidermis and overlying cuticle).

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Adult Anatomy

The paired, hollow chitinous hooks at the end of the pretarsus. These are sclerotized extensions of the integument (i.e. they consist of underlying epidermis and overlying cuticle).

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## Classification

Relationships

develops from: presumptive unguis
is part of: pretarsus

Alternative Names

Synonym	Scope	Reference
claw	exact synonym

Parts of unguis (4 total)

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	mesothoracic unguis scale	Adult, Anatomy
	metathoracic unguis scale	Adult, Anatomy
	prothoracic unguis scale	Adult, Anatomy
	unguis scale	Adult, Anatomy

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Subclasses of unguis (3 total)

Thumbnail	Name	Tags
	mesothoracic unguis	Adult, Anatomy
	metathoracic unguis	Adult, Anatomy
	prothoracic unguis	Adult, Anatomy

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