#prothoracic_gland

Prothoracic gland

Glands in the prothorax of certain insects

The prothoracic glands are either of a pair of endocrine glands located in the prothorax of certain insects that regulate molting. They have an ectodermal origin and secrete ecdysteroids, such as ecdysone and 20-hydroxyecdysone. They usually disappear in adults.

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