noun
- the middle sections of the digestive tract in animals, especially insects and other invertebrates
Usage: biology; anatomy
Examples
- The researcher examined the midguts of several beetle species.
- Digestive enzymes are produced in the midguts of many insects.
- The midguts showed signs of bacterial infection in the laboratory samples.
- Scientists studied how toxins affect the midguts of honeybees.
- The midguts of caterpillars process large amounts of plant material.
- Parasites often target the midguts of their host organisms.