Definitions
Stomodeum
- Anterior part of alimentary tract, ectodermal in origin and line with cuticle; cast with molt.
(syn. foregut) [McLaughlin, 1980] - Anterior part of alimentary tract, ectodermal in origin and lined with cuticle continuous with mouth; includes esophagus and dilated part corresponding to stomach, and may contain so-called gastric mill of varying complexity for trituration of food.
(syn. foregut, stomodeum) [Moore and McCormick, 1969] - (Taxon-specific: Order Decapoda) Foregut.
(syn. stomodaeum) [Stachowitsch, 1992] - (Taxon-specific: Subclass Mystacocarida) Anterior cuticle-lined region of digestive tract. Relatively long, extending through cephalon. Anterior section or entire region may be termed esophagus. (See also proctodeum). [Stachowitsch, 1992]
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Crustacea Glossary. Crustacea Department, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
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12 Nov 2024. URL: https://research.nhm.org/glossary