embryonic/larval midgut interstitial cell FBbt_00001888
embryonic/larval midgut interstitial cell
ID: FBbt_00001888
Cell Larva
Columnar cell of the middle midgut, with short microvilli and deep infolding of the basement membrane forming a basal labyrinth. In the anterior region of the middle midgut, these cells alternate with copper cells. Their diameter increases from anterior to posterior. (Skaer, 1993, Dubreuil et al., 1998)
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Relationships
- develops from: interstitial cell precursor
- is part of: embryonic/larval middle midgut
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| larval midgut interstitial cell | exact synonym |