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The development of Malpighian tubules and associated structures in Philosamia ricini (Lepidoptera, Saturnidae)
Author(s) -
Srivastava U. S.,
Khare M. K.
Publication year - 1966
Publication title -
journal of zoology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.915
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1469-7998
pISSN - 0952-8369
DOI - 10.1111/j.1469-7998.1966.tb03001.x
Subject(s) - malpighian tubule system , biology , instar , lepidoptera genitalia , larva , anatomy , microbiology and biotechnology , zoology , botany , midgut
The morphology of the Malpighian tubules and associated structures in the larva and adult of Philosamia ricini Hutt has been described and an account has been given of the embryonic development of, and post‐embryonic changes in, these structures. The proctodaeum is believed to be entirelyectodermal and so are the Malpighian tubules and the vesicles derived from it. The development of cryptonephric condition and its disappearance duringmetamorphosis have been worked out in detail. The pattern of growth and differentation of the Malpighian tubules in the larval instars has been studied.