loading...| Preferred Name |
Malpighian tubule |
| Synonyms |
Malpighian tube Malphigian tube tuba Malpighii |
| 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]. |
| ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0001054 |
| 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]. |
| has_related_synonym |
Malpighian tube Malphigian tube tuba Malpighii |
| label |
Malpighian tubule |
| prefixIRI |
UBERON:0001054 |
| prefLabel |
Malpighian tubule |
| subClassOf |