occlusor muscle of adult thoracic spiracle FBbt_00059066
occlusor muscle of adult thoracic spiracle
ID: FBbt_00059066
Adult Muscle
A muscle that functions in closing an adult thoracic spiracle. These muscles attach the rim (peritreme) of spiracle and to the adjacent body wall. Their contraction serves to bring the two lips of the spiracle together. (Miller, 1950)
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Relationships
- attached to: adult thoracic spiracle
- is part of: adult thoracic segment