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micropylar disc

Submitted by Ralph Harbach on Tue, 03/23/2010 - 00:02

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Abbreviation:

MiD

Definition:

In many mosquito eggs, a thin, thick or raised area of outer chorion surrounding the micropyle; often encircled by a micropylar collar.

Synonyms:

apical disc, disc, micropilar area, sclerotized disc
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