2 Anatomy Terms
| Definition | Name | Synonym | Primary Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| the feeding organ, a neuro-muscular pump in the head of the animal, used to ingest food, bacteria suspended in liquid, filter them out, grind them up and transport posteriorly into the instestine. | pharynx | esophagus | WBbt:0003681 |
| a single, H-shaped cell which lies just above the anus and connects the roof of the anal canal to the dorsal bodywall; its contractions act to increase the size of the anal opening by lifting the roof of the rectum and hence facilitate expulsion of intestinal contents. | anal depressor muscle | dilator muscle | WBbt:0004292 |
1 Genes
| WormBase Gene ID | Gene Name | Sequence Name | Organism |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBGene00009435 | F35G2.1 | F35G2.1 | Caenorhabditis elegans |
2 Life Stages
| Remark | Definition | Other Name | Public Name | Primary Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The stage that begins when a C.elegans individual is fully-developed and has reached maturity. | adult Ce | WBls:0000041 | ||
| A developmental life stage of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans that occurs from egg hatching until adulthood. | larva Ce | WBls:0000023 |
