De novo transcriptome analysis of the excretory tubules of Carausius morosus (Phasmatodea) and possible functions of the midgut ‘appendices’
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0174984
Abstract: The Malpighian tubules are the insect excretory organs, responsible for ion and water homeostasis and elimination of nitrogenous wastes. Post-genomic assays suggest they also metabolize and detoxify xenobiotic compounds and have antimicrobial properties. The Phasmatodea… read more here.
Keywords: carausius morosus; excretory organs; malpighian tubules; analysis ... See more keywords