crop FBbt_00003133
crop
ID: FBbt_00003133
Adult Anatomy
Pedunculate sac evaginating from the adult foregut just before it meets the midgut. It is a bi-lobed structure capable of considerable extension, whose function is the storage of ingested liquid food. (Skaer, 1993, Demerec, 1994)
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Relationships
- is part of: adult foregut
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| pedunculate crop | exact synonym | Miller, 1950 |
Parts of crop (3 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| adult crop circular muscle cell | Adult, Muscle | |
| crop epithelium | Adult, Anatomy | |
| epithelial cell of crop | Adult, Cell |