Prothoracic gland explained

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.[1] They usually disappear in adults.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Gilbert. L. I.. Song. Q.. Rybczynski. R.. 1997-09-01. Control of ecdysteroidogenesis: activation and inhibition of prothoracic gland activity. Invertebrate Neuroscience. 3. 2–3. 205–216. 10.1007/BF02480376 . 1354-2516. 9783446. 2746340 .
  2. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/prothoracic-gland Klowden, M. Physiological Systems in Insects Endocrine Systems.

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