pupal abdominal tracheal branch [FBbt_00002981]
Specialized trachea of the pupa that branches from tracheal metameres 4 and 5 (A2 & A3 respectively) and projects posteriorly. It develops from tracheoblasts of the 4th and 5th spiracular branches, near the junctions with the transverse connectives, forming 3 - 5 major branches and many fine terminals branches. It becomes functional at pupation.
pupal abdominal tracheal branch
ID: FBbt_00002981
Anatomy
Specialized trachea of the pupa that branches from tracheal metameres 4 and 5 (A2 & A3 respectively) and projects posteriorly. It develops from tracheoblasts of the 4th and 5th spiracular branches, near the junctions with the transverse connectives, forming 3 - 5 major branches and many fine terminals branches. It becomes functional at pupation.
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- continuous with: pupal tracheal transverse connective
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| pupal abdominal trachea | exact synonym |
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