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nematode pharynx

esophagus

The feeding organ, a neuro-muscular pump in the head of the animal, used to ingest food, bacteria suspended in liquid, filter them out, grind them up and transport posteriorly into the instestine.

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Type Muscle
Body System Digestive
Latin Name esophagus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nematode pharynx?

The feeding organ, a neuro-muscular pump in the head of the animal, used to ingest food, bacteria suspended in liquid, filter them out, grind them up and transport posteriorly into the instestine.

What body system is the nematode pharynx part of?

The nematode pharynx is part of the Digestive.

What is the Latin name for the nematode pharynx?

The Latin name for the nematode pharynx is esophagus.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0015232 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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