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Details for malpighian tubule


BTO (BRENDA Tissue Ontology) ID
BTO:0000810
BTO:0000810 is linked to 52 enzymes:
Definition
Any of a group of long blind vessels opening into the posterior part of the alimentary canal in most insects and some other arthropods and functioning primarily as excretory organs
Synonyms
1. malpighian tube
2. tuba Malpighii
2. tuba Malpighii
References
1. From Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary at www.Merriam-Webster.com: http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=malphigian+tubule
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