gastric caecum FBbt_00005781
gastric caecum
ID: FBbt_00005781
Anatomy Larva
Blind sac that branches from the anterior-most region of the embryonic/larva midgut (ventriculus). There are four of these per animal. Their cells have a similar morphology to those of the midgut epithelium. (Bodenstein, 1950)
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Relationships
- develops from: gastric caecum primordium
- is part of: embryonic/larval midgut, larval caeca region
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| embryonic/larval gastric caecum | exact synonym | |
| larval gastric caecum | exact synonym |