midgut Synonyms
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midgut Meaning
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midgut (n.)
The middle part of the alimentary canal from the stomach, or entrance of the bile duct, to, or including, the large intestine.
midgut Sentence Examples
- The insect's midgut, responsible for nutrient absorption, is lined with microvilli.
- The midgut of a leech stores ingested blood, supplying the animal with nutrients over time.
- The midgut of earthworms plays a crucial role in digesting organic matter.
- The midgut of grasshoppers has a gizzard region that aids in grinding ingested food.
- The midgut of cockroaches produces enzymes that assist in breaking down consumed materials.
- The midgut of mosquitoes undergoes morphological changes during blood digestion and egg development.
- The midgut of butterflies lacks a peritrophic membrane, allowing nutrients to be absorbed directly.
- The midgut of bees secretes antimicrobial peptides to protect against pathogens.
- The midgut of fruit flies is a hotspot for microbial interactions, influencing host nutrition and immunity.
- The midgut of some animals, such as scorpions, is adapted for venom storage and injection.
FAQs About the word midgut
The middle part of the alimentary canal from the stomach, or entrance of the bile duct, to, or including, the large intestine.
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The insect's midgut, responsible for nutrient absorption, is lined with microvilli.
The midgut of a leech stores ingested blood, supplying the animal with nutrients over time.
The midgut of earthworms plays a crucial role in digesting organic matter.
The midgut of grasshoppers has a gizzard region that aids in grinding ingested food.
