THE PROVENTRICULUS OF THE LARVA OF THE CADDIS-FLY, MACRONEMA ZEBRATUM HAGEN (TRICHOPTERA: HYDROPSYCHIDAE)

1 April 1947

journal article
Published by Canadian Science Publishing in Canadian Journal of Research

Vol. 25d (2) , 87-90
https://doi.org/10.1139/cjr47d-005

Abstract

The structure of the proventriculus of the larva of Macronema zebratum Hagen is described. The form of the organ is similar to that of some other larvae of the Hydropsychidae. It probably functions as a masticator or compressor of food.

Keywords

LARVA
HYDROPSYCHIDAE
PROVENTRICULUS
ZEBRATUM HAGEN
MACRONEMA ZEBRATUM
CADDIS FLY

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