
The internal anatomy of a Formica ant
showing the system of glands.
The brain and nervous system are shown in blue,
the digestive system in pink, the heart in red,
and the glands and associated structures in yellow:
(1) mandibular gland;
(2) pharynx;
(3) propharyngeal gland;
(4) postpharyngeal gland;
(5) brain;
(6) labial gland;
(7) esophagus;
(8) nervous system;
(9) metapleural gland;
(10) heart;
(11) crop;
(12) proventriculus;
(13) Malpighian vesicles;
(14) midgut;
(15) rectum;
(16) anus;
(17) Dufour's gland;
(18) poison gland and reservoir.
(finalmente ho capito dove si trova la benedetta ghiandola di Dufour xD)
Link completo in inglese: QUI
spero di aver fatto cosa gradita


