A segment of the tarsus of the adult leg. The first tarsal segment, the metatarsus, is proximally connected to the tibia. Tarsal segments are covered in 8 longitudinal rows of bristles, with row 1 being the most ventral. [ FlyBase:FBim0000836.html FlyBase:FBrf0007734 FlyBase:FBrf0012178 ]
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A segment of the tarsus of the adult leg. The first tarsal segment, the metatarsus, is proximally connected to the tibia. Tarsal segments are covered in 8 longitudinal rows of bristles, with row 1 being the most ventral.