Details for body wall muscle
body wall muscleBTO (BRENDA Tissue Ontology) ID
BTO:0001863
BTO:0001863 is linked to 14 enzymes:
Definition
A worm's body wall has two kinds of muscles that it uses to crawl. Circular muscles surround the worm's body and can make the body shrink or spread out. Longitudinal muscles run the length of the body and can shorten or lengthen the worm. Setae (bristles) prevent the worm from slipping
Synonyms
1. wall muscle
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