epigonal organ

subgonal organ

An elongate paired tissue ventral to the kidneys and partialy enveloping the anterior gonads in Elasmobranchii. Apparently important to the immune system.

Type Organ
Body System Lymphatic/Immune
Parent Structure hemopoietic organ
Latin Name subgonal organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the epigonal organ?
An elongate paired tissue ventral to the kidneys and partialy enveloping the anterior gonads in Elasmobranchii. Apparently important to the immune system.
What body system is the epigonal organ part of?
The epigonal organ is part of the Lymphatic/Immune.
What is the Latin name for the epigonal organ?
The Latin name for the epigonal organ is subgonal organ.

Related Structures

arthropod hepatopancreas crustacean digestive gland bone marrow medulla of bone dorsal patch of Leydig's organ haemal node hemal node hematopoietic tissue bone marrow tissue hilum of spleen hilum immune organ immune system organ Leydig's organ

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