ptilinum [FBbt_00004483]

Membranous sac that is part of the front of the head capsule. It is everted at eclosion and serves to break open the operculum at the end of the puparium. Following eclosion, it is withdrawn into the head where it collapses and becomes sclerotized, externally leaving the ptilinal suture.

ptilinum

ID: FBbt_00004483

Adult Anatomy

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## Classification

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develops from: presumptive ptilinum
is part of: adult head capsule

Parts of ptilinum (2 total)

Thumbnail	Name	Tags
	ptilinal suture	Adult, Anatomy
	shingle cuticle of lateral ptilinum	Adult, Anatomy

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