structure and function of endostyle in herdmania
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Endostyle: is a ventral groove with glandular walls located in the pharynx, the function of which is to secrete mucus to catch food, captures iodine and produce thyroid hormones
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Function of Endostyle in Herdmania
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- This pharyngeal organ covers itself with mucus fluid utilizing cilia
- An endostyle is a longitudinal ciliated groove on the ventral wall of the pharynx which produces bodily fluid to accumulate food particles
- It is found in urochordates and cephalochordates, and in the larvae of lampreys
- It helps in moving nourishment to the esophagus
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