186 THE COCKROACH. 



but close together, behind the spermotheca, and 

 between the inner gonapophyses. 



e. The gonapophyses are six symmetrically arranged 

 processes, strongly chitinised on their outer 

 surfaces. They are outgrowths from the sternal 

 surface, between the vulva and the anus ; and 

 aid in depositing the eggs. 



