posterior aeropyle [FBbt_00000047]
An acellular anatomical structure at the posterior pole of the eggshell that is postulated to act in respiration. It consists of the imprints of 6-15 small central cells surrounded by the imprints of 10-15 peripheral cells, which can be distinguished from the larger imprints of the main body follicle cells.
posterior aeropyle
ID: FBbt_00000047
Anatomy
An acellular anatomical structure at the posterior pole of the eggshell that is postulated to act in respiration. It consists of the imprints of 6-15 small central cells surrounded by the imprints of 10-15 peripheral cells, which can be distinguished from the larger imprints of the main body follicle cells.
Open in VFB 3D Browser →Expression patterns overlapping posterior aeropyle (1 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
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| P{A92}L53b expression pattern | Expression_pattern |
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