adult Malpighian tubule [FBbt_00005725]
Malpighian tubule of the adult. It is very similar to that of the larva, except that the initial segment of the anterior tubule is much smaller in the adult. (Denholm, 2013)
adult Malpighian tubule
ID: FBbt_00005725
Adult Anatomy
Malpighian tubule of the adult. It is very similar to that of the larva, except that the initial segment of the anterior tubule is much smaller in the adult. (Denholm, 2013)
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Relationships
- continuous with: adult hindgut
- is part of: adult excretory system
Parts of adult Malpighian tubule (30 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| adult Malpighian tubule bar-shaped cell of initial segment | Adult, Cell | |
| adult Malpighian tubule bar-shaped cell of transitional segment | Adult, Cell | |
| adult Malpighian tubule bar-shaped cell | Adult, Cell | |
| adult lower ureter | Adult, Anatomy | |
| adult upper ureter | Adult, Anatomy |
Subclasses of adult Malpighian tubule (2 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| adult anterior Malpighian tubule | Adult, Anatomy | |
| adult posterior Malpighian tubule | Adult, Anatomy |
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