Fig. 1From: Gene expression profiles in Malpighian tubules of the vector leafhopper Psammotettix striatus (L.) revealed regional functional diversity and heterogeneityA schematic illustration of P. striatus and its brochosomes, alimentary tract and Malpighian tubules. CS, conical segment; FC, filter chamber; Hg, hindgut; Mg, midgut; MT1, the anterior segment of the Malpighian tubule; MT2, the sub-anterior segment of the Malpighian tubule; MT3, the inflated segment of the Malpighian tubule; MT4, the distal segment of the Malpighian tubule; Oe, oesophagus; Rc, rectumBack to article page