egg operculum [FBbt_00000045]
Specialization of the chorion in the dorsal/anterior of the eggshell. Hatching occurs by splitting of the eggshell around the edge of the operculum, opening a hatch through which the larva can crawl.
egg operculum
ID: FBbt_00000045
Anatomy
Specialization of the chorion in the dorsal/anterior of the eggshell. Hatching occurs by splitting of the eggshell around the edge of the operculum, opening a hatch through which the larva can crawl.
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- develops from: centripetal follicle cell
Expression patterns overlapping egg operculum (2 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| P{A92}Q26b expression pattern | Expression_pattern | |
| P{A92}L53b expression pattern | Expression_pattern |
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