dorsal trunk growth, open tracheal system

Term ID

GO:0035001

Synonyms

• dorsal trunk growth

Definition

Growth of epithelial tubes that originate from pits in an open tracheal system and grow towards each other to meet and form a continuous open tube called the dorsal trunk. The dorsal trunk extends from the anterior spiracle to the posterior spiracle of the larva and forms the main airway of the insect tracheal system. 0879694238

References

Ontology

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