tracheolar cell [FBbt_00005048]
Specialized cell of the tracheal system that forms the secondary and terminal branches (tracheoles) of the tracheal tree. Each forms a secondary branch of a primary trachea. This secondary branch itself branches into multiple tracheoles within fine cytoplasmic projections that invade (tracheate) target tissues. Tracheolar cells are the main site of respiratory gaseous exchange within the tracheal system.
tracheolar cell
ID: FBbt_00005048
Cell
Specialized cell of the tracheal system that forms the secondary and terminal branches (tracheoles) of the tracheal tree. Each forms a secondary branch of a primary trachea. This secondary branch itself branches into multiple tracheoles within fine cytoplasmic projections that invade (tracheate) target tissues. Tracheolar cells are the main site of respiratory gaseous exchange within the tracheal system.
Present at all developmental stages.
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- capable of: respiratory gaseous exchange by respiratory system
- develops from: terminal tracheal cell
- has part: tracheole
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| tracheoblast | exact synonym | Manning and Krasnow, 1993 |
| tracheal end cell | exact synonym | Manning and Krasnow, 1993 |
Parts of tracheolar cell (55 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| larval lateral G tracheal branch 10 | Anatomy, Larva | |
| larval lateral G tracheal branch 5 | Anatomy, Larva | |
| larval lateral G tracheal branch 9 | Anatomy, Larva | |
| larval lateral H tracheal branch 2 | Anatomy, Larva | |
| larval lateral H tracheal branch | Anatomy, Larva |
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