garland cell

Term ID

CL:0000486

Synonyms

• garland nephrocyte

Definition

A large binucleate cell that forms a 'garland' around the anterior end of the proventriculus (cardia) at its junction with the esophagus in both adults and larvae flies. Each cell is surrounded by a basement membrane and there are numerous micro-invaginations (lacunae) extending from the surface into the cytoplasm. At the mouth of each lacuna is a doubled filament forming a specialised filtration system (diaphragm). The filtrate is endocytosed from the lacunae. 19783135

References

• BTO:0004596
• FBbt:00005059

Ontology

Cell Ontology