FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
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Term adult periesophageal neuropils ID (Ontology) FBbt:00045047 (Fly Anatomy)
Definition Group of synaptic neuropil domains in the adult brain located between the antennal lobe/ventromedial neuropils and above the gnathal ganglia. In addition, it includes one synaptic domain that is part of the ventral cerebral ganglion-the prow.[ FlyBase:FBrf0211016 FlyBase:FBrf0224194 ]
Also Known As "PENP"
Comment Despite the name, it is intended as a singular noun as in "The United States".
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ganglion
 |__adult cerebrum_____________
disconnected anatomical group  |
 |__synaptic neuropil block____|
synaptic neuropil              |
 |__synaptic neuropil block____|
adult central brain            |
 |__adult cerebrum_____________|
adult cerebral ganglion        |
 |__adult cerebrum_____________|
                               adult periesophageal neuropils  4440 rec.
                                |__cantle 16 rec.
                                |__flange 322 rec.
                                |__prow 433 rec.
                                |   |__superior pharyngeal sensory center
                                |__saddle 3997 rec.
                                    |__antennal mechanosensory and motor center(+) 3962 rec.
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Is a synaptic neuropil block
Develops from embryonic/larval periesophageal neuropils
Part of adult cerebrum
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