Definitions
Proctodeum
- Posterior part of alimentary canal lined with cuticle of ectodermal origin that is continuous with anus.
(syn. hindgut, proctodaeum) [Moore and McCormick, 1969] - Posterior part of alimentary canal lined with cuticle of ectodermal origin.
(syn. hindgut, proctodaeum) [McLaughlin, 1980] - Hindgut.
(syn. proctodaeum) [Stachowitsch, 1992] - Hindgut. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
- Posterior cuticle-lined regon of digestive tract; extends through last three to four segments and opens to exterior via anus. (See also stomodeum).
(syn. hindgut) [Stachowitsch, 1992] - Hindgut. [Stachowitsch, 1992]
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Martin, J.W., N.D. Pentcheff, D. Striley, C. Perrodin, A.R. Wall, J. Wall, and J. Zieba (editors).
Crustacea Glossary. Crustacea Department, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
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31 Oct 2025. URL: https://research.nhm.org/glossary