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2.1.5 Y-organ
Located in the antennary / maxillary segment of the body anteriorly. This secretes a moulting hormone (ecdysone) which is a steroid hormone (Crust ecdysteroid). The secretary activity of this gland is controlled by moult inhibiting hormone secreted by X-organ and secretion of mandibular organ. MIH inhibits Y-organ whereas secretion of mandibular organ will stimulate the gland. |
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