spiracular chamber [FBbt_00000426]
Epithelial tube that connects the spiracular branch 10 derived from the dorsal trunk to the embryonic/larval posterior spiracle. At one end, it is lined with cuticular threads call filzkorper, covered in oily secretions from the spiracular gland. At the other end, the chamber divides into 3 flattened branches that terminate at the surface as three major spiracular openings.
spiracular chamber
ID: FBbt_00000426
Anatomy Larva
Epithelial tube that connects the spiracular branch 10 derived from the dorsal trunk to the embryonic/larval posterior spiracle. At one end, it is lined with cuticular threads call filzkorper, covered in oily secretions from the spiracular gland. At the other end, the chamber divides into 3 flattened branches that terminate at the surface as three major spiracular openings.
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Classification
Relationships
- is part of: embryonic/larval posterior spiracle
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| atrial chamber | exact synonym | Bodenstein, 1950 |
| felt chamber | exact synonym | Whitten, 1980 |
| spiracular atrium | exact synonym | Bodenstein, 1950 |
Parts of spiracular chamber (1 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| filzkorper | Anatomy, Larva |
Expression patterns overlapping spiracular chamber (2 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| P{grh-lacZ.NB} expression pattern | Expression_pattern | |
| P{GawB}C-96 expression pattern | Expression_pattern |
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