peptonephridium

esophageal appendage

Organs opening into the buccal cavity of pharynx (supposedly modified nephridia) of invertebrates.

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Type Bone
Parent Structure digestive system element
Latin Name esophageal appendage

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the peptonephridium?

Organs opening into the buccal cavity of pharynx (supposedly modified nephridia) of invertebrates.

What is the Latin name for the peptonephridium?

The Latin name for the peptonephridium is esophageal appendage.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0006976 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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