Hindgut
- Pronunciation
- /HIND-gut/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Hindgut
- Plural
- Hindguts
Definition
The hindgut is the posterior extension of the alimentary canal in insects, responsible for excretion and reabsorption of substances.
Etymology
Example
The hindgut plays a major role in excretion through secretion of waste products into the lumen.