Term Name: peptonephridium
Synonyms: esophageal appendage, oesophageal appendage
Definition: Organs opening into the buccal cavity of pharynx (supposedly modified nephridia) of invertebrates.
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0006976]

Relationships
develops from: nephridium
is part of: esophagus
is a type of: digestive system element thoracic segment organ