middle midgut [FBbt_00047108]

Central part of the midgut. This region is acidic. The epithelium of the anterior part consists of alternating copper cells and interstitial cells. Posterior to this is a region containing large flat cells.

middle midgut

ID: FBbt_00047108

Anatomy

Central part of the midgut. This region is acidic. The epithelium of the anterior part consists of alternating copper cells and interstitial cells. Posterior to this is a region containing large flat cells.

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## Classification

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Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
acid zone exact synonym Shanbhag and Tripathi, 2009

Parts of middle midgut (20 total)

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Subclasses of middle midgut (2 total)

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adult midgut region R3 Adult, Anatomy
embryonic/larval middle midgut Anatomy, Larva

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