proventriculus1

proventriculus1

The white dot near the end of the honey crop is the proventriculus. This device can function as a comb to remove pollen from nectar and also as a valve so no digested food even comes in contact with the nectar in the honey crop.

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  • Title: proventriculus1
  • Description: The white dot near the end of the honey crop is the proventriculus. This device can function as a comb to remove pollen from nectar and also as a valve so no digested food even comes in contact with the nectar in the honey crop.
  • File name: proventriculus1.jpg
  • Captured: 2003-Jun-23 21:17:36
  • Owner: Zach huang

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