Term Name: | larval midgut histolysis |
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Synonyms: | larval midgut regression |
Definition: | The stage-specific break down of the larval midgut during Drosophila metamorphosis, to allow replacement of larval structures by tissues and structures that form the adult fly. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0035069] QuickGO AmiGO |