Preferred Term:
bacteriome
Definition:
A symbiotic body cavity in the abdomen of some arthropods that harbors the obligate symbiont. It consists of bacteriocytes or mycetocytes enclosed by an epithelial membrane.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- mycetome
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/218603
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