part_of Basis capituli adult porose area Fig. 4-1, Fig. 7-4, in Biology of Ticks ISBN:0-19-505910-7. Paired depressions on dorsal surface of the basis capituli of females containing numerous tiny pores. Function obscure. Believed to supply antioxidants preventing degradation of unsaturated lipids that comprise the waxy secretions supplied by Gene's organ. If the porose areas are blocked, Gene's organ does not function properly. TADS:0000037 TADS:0000037 default_namespace anatomical space