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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mushroom body?
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 g
What body system is the mushroom body part of?
The mushroom body is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the mushroom body?
The Latin name for the mushroom body is corpora pedunculata.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.