cephalopharyngeal skeleton [FBbt_00001845]
A group of connected sclerites of the anterior embryonic/larval digestive system (atrium, pharynx and dorsal pouch). The cibarial dilator muscles connect to the cephalopharyngeal skeleton to lift the roof of the pharynx and thereby widen its lumen (Jurgens, 1986). (Jurgens et al., 1986, Ferris, 1950)
cephalopharyngeal skeleton
ID: FBbt_00001845
Anatomy Larva
A group of connected sclerites of the anterior embryonic/larval digestive system (atrium, pharynx and dorsal pouch). The cibarial dilator muscles connect to the cephalopharyngeal skeleton to lift the roof of the pharynx and thereby widen its lumen (Jurgens, 1986). (Jurgens et al., 1986, Ferris, 1950)
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Relationships
- is part of: embryonic head, larval digestive system, larval head
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| cephalo-pharyngeal skeleton | exact synonym | Jurgens et al., 1986 |
| mouth parts | exact synonym | |
| CPS | exact synonym | Miroschnikow et al., 2018 |
| larval head skeleton | exact synonym | Florence and Faller, 2008 |
Parts of cephalopharyngeal skeleton (12 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| dorsal arm of pharyngeal sclerite | Anatomy, Larva | |
| lateral process of cephalopharyngeal skeleton | Anatomy, Larva | |
| median tooth | Anatomy, Larva | |
| ventral arm of pharyngeal sclerite | Anatomy, Larva | |
| vertical bridge | Anatomy, Larva |
References
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