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Postpharyngeal gland

The postpharyngeal gland is an exocrine gland. It is located in the head and releases its contents into the buccal cavity at the back of the pharynx. The pheromones which it stores are applied from licking and trophyllactic exchanges. It is a gland specific to ants.

The postpharyngeal gland is specific to ants.  © luc en diois, CC by nc-sa 2.0 The postpharyngeal gland is specific to ants. © luc en diois, CC by nc-sa 2.0

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