loading...| Preferred Name |
Malpighian tubule |
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| Synonyms |
Malphigian tube tuba Malpighii Malpighian tube |
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| Definitions |
A tubule that extends from the posterior part of the digestive tract which absorbs solutes, water, and wastes from the surrounding hemolymph. Each tubule consists of a single layer of cells that is closed off at the distal end with the proximal end joining the alimentary canal at the junction between the midgut and hindgut[WP,modified]. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0001054 |
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| definition |
A tubule that extends from the posterior part of the digestive tract which absorbs solutes, water, and wastes from the surrounding hemolymph. Each tubule consists of a single layer of cells that is closed off at the distal end with the proximal end joining the alimentary canal at the junction between the midgut and hindgut[WP,modified]. |
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| has_related_synonym |
Malphigian tube tuba Malpighii Malpighian tube |
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| label |
Malpighian tubule |
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| prefixIRI |
UBERON:0001054 |
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| prefLabel |
Malpighian tubule |
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