pulvillus

Also known as pulvilli

Pulvilli are soft, cushionlike pads on the feet of insects and other arthropods, such as the housefly and ixodid ticks. They are located at the base of the claws (#2 in the figure at right).

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Part of: Ixodidae
Image: Chersodromia hirta tarsus-labeled (Francis Walker 1851 Insecta Britannica Vol1 plateV page332).svg
Connects with: claw

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Pulvilli are soft, cushionlike pads on the feet of insects and other arthropods, such as the housefly and ixodid ticks. They are located at the base of the claws (#2 in the figure at right).

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