insect spiracle

Opening of the tracheal system on the surface of the body.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure insect integumentary specialisation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the insect spiracle?

Opening of the tracheal system on the surface of the body.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:6005054 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.