mushroom body
corpora pedunculata
Prominent lobed neuropils found in annelids and all arthropods except crustaceans. They are thought to be involved in olfactory associative learning and memory[MESH] Mushroom body neuropils are divided into calyces, pedunculus, and its subsequent lobes. In Drosophila these are the alpha, beta, and gamma lobes.
| Type | Organ |
| Body System | Nervous |
| Parent Structure | anatomical cluster |
| Latin Name | corpora pedunculata |
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