Studies in Relation to Malaria II (concluded). The Structure and Biology of Anopheles (Anopheles maculipennis Meigen.)

The alimentary canal of Anopheles consists of the following parts:— 1. Mouth, 2. Buccal cavity, 3. Pharynx or Pumping-Organ, 4. Oesophagus, with which are connected, 5. Three food reservoirs (two situated dorsally and one ventrally), 6. Oesophageal Valve, 7. Mid-gut, 8. Ileum, 9. Colon, 10. Rectum,...

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Published in:The Journal of hygiene 1903-04, Vol.3 (2), p.166-215
Main Authors: Nuttall, George H. F., Shipley, Arthur E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal glands
Chitin
Epithelial cells
Malaria
Mosquitos
Parasites
Pharynx
Salivary glands
Secretion
Stomach
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Summary:The alimentary canal of Anopheles consists of the following parts:— 1. Mouth, 2. Buccal cavity, 3. Pharynx or Pumping-Organ, 4. Oesophagus, with which are connected, 5. Three food reservoirs (two situated dorsally and one ventrally), 6. Oesophageal Valve, 7. Mid-gut, 8. Ileum, 9. Colon, 10. Rectum, 11. Anus. (See Plate VI, Fig. 1.)
ISSN:0022-1724
2396-8184
DOI:10.1017/S0022172400032800