embryonic/larval cardial valve [FBbt_00007087]
A deep fold of the posterior-most part of the foregut epithelium that is part of the embryonic/larval proventriculus (cardia). It consists of a short neck and a blunt conical head, with the esophageal lumen opening at its apex. It is composed from the two inner layers of the proventriculus.
embryonic/larval cardial valve
ID: FBbt_00007087
Anatomy Larva
A deep fold of the posterior-most part of the foregut epithelium that is part of the embryonic/larval proventriculus (cardia). It consists of a short neck and a blunt conical head, with the esophageal lumen opening at its apex. It is composed from the two inner layers of the proventriculus.
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- is part of: embryonic/larval proventriculus
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| larval cardial valve | exact synonym | |
| embryonic/larval gastric valve | exact synonym | Skaer, 1993 |
| embryonic/larval stomodeal valve | exact synonym |
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