imaginal disc

imaginal disk

One of the parts of a holometabolous insect larva that will become a portion of the outside of the adult insect during the pupal transformation.

Type	Organ
Latin Name	imaginal disk

Sub-structures

insect antennal disc Bone insect clypeo-labral disc Organ insect dorsal thoracic disc Organ insect eye-antennal disc Organ insect genital disc Organ insect labial disc Organ insect ventral thoracic disc Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the imaginal disc?

One of the parts of a holometabolous insect larva that will become a portion of the outside of the adult insect during the pupal transformation.

What is the Latin name for the imaginal disc?

The Latin name for the imaginal disc is imaginal disk.

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