page_title: Cyphopod
hierarchical_section_title: Cyphopod
caption_attribution_description: English: Ommatoiulus avatar. 3D virtual dissection of the paratype, depicting vulvae in situ. Parasagittal cut.
context_page_description: Cyphopods, also known as vulvae, are paired sacs in female millipedes that located on the underside of the third body segment that store sperm and connect to the oviduct. Cyphopods are sclerotized, and usually hidden behind a small opening. Despite the connotation of the suffix -pod, cyphopds are not derived from walking legs.
context_section_description: Cyphopods, also known as vulvae, are paired sacs in female millipedes that located on the underside of the third body segment that store sperm and connect to the oviduct. Cyphopods are sclerotized, and usually hidden behind a small opening. Despite the connotation of the suffix -pod (generally referring to legs or feet), cyphopds are not derived from walking legs.
caption: Location of cyphopods (highlighted) in Ommatoiulus avatar
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