Preferred Name |
external gill |
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Synonyms |
gill |
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Definitions |
The primary respiration organ in some species of tadpoles, whose function is the extraction of oxygen from water and the excretion of carbon dioxide. The microscopic structure of a gill is such that it presents a very large surface area to the external environment. Gills usually consist of thin filaments of tissue, branches, or slender tufted processes which have a highly folded surface to increase surface area. A high surface area is crucial for effective gas exchange. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/XAO_0000120 |
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database_cross_reference |
UBERON:0008891 |
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definition |
The primary respiration organ in some species of tadpoles, whose function is the extraction of oxygen from water and the excretion of carbon dioxide. The microscopic structure of a gill is such that it presents a very large surface area to the external environment. Gills usually consist of thin filaments of tissue, branches, or slender tufted processes which have a highly folded surface to increase surface area. A high surface area is crucial for effective gas exchange. |
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develops_from | ||
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has_broad_synonym |
gill |
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has_obo_namespace |
xenopus_anatomy |
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id |
XAO:0000120 |
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label |
external gill |
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notation |
XAO:0000120 |
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part_of | ||
prefLabel |
external gill |
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starts during | ||
treeView |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/XAO_0000448 |
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subClassOf |