Term Name: mycetome
Synonyms:
Definition: A specialized organ that is linked to the gut in beetles and host to a symbiotic yeast. The yeast cells assist in the digestion of less nutritious foods, supply needed B-vitamins and sterols, and provide resistance to certain toxins.
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0013730]

Relationships
is part of: arthropod fat body
is a type of: cell cluster organ