pupal spiracle [FBbt_00002996]
Spiracle of the pupa. Spiracles are present in the anterior five tracheal metameres, but only one of these, the prothoracic spiracle, is functional. It is connected to the tracheal system via a spiracular branch.
pupal spiracle
ID: FBbt_00002996
Anatomy
Spiracle of the pupa. Spiracles are present in the anterior five tracheal metameres, but only one of these, the prothoracic spiracle, is functional. It is connected to the tracheal system via a spiracular branch.
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Classification
Relationships
- continuous with: pupal spiracular tracheal branch
- is part of: pupal tracheal system
Subclasses of pupal spiracle (6 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| anterior pupal spiracle | Anatomy | |
| non-functional pupal spiracle 3 | Anatomy | |
| non-functional pupal spiracle 4 | Anatomy | |
| non-functional pupal spiracle 5 | Anatomy | |
| non-functional pupal spiracle | Anatomy |
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