occlusor muscle of adult thoracic spiracle [FBbt_00059066]

A muscle that functions in closing an adult thoracic spiracle. These muscles attach the rim (peritreme) of spiracle and to the adjacent body wall. Their contraction serves to bring the two lips of the spiracle together. (Miller, 1950)

occlusor muscle of adult thoracic spiracle

ID: FBbt_00059066

Adult Muscle

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Classification

Relationships

attached to: adult thoracic spiracle
is part of: adult thoracic segment

References

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