Malpighian tubule en · NOUN
Etymology
From Marcello Malpighi (1628-1694).
Meanings
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A tubule that extends from the alimentary canal to the exterior of the organism, excreting water and wastes in the form of solid nitrogenous compounds. Found in certain insects, arachnids, myriapods and tardigrades.
The fruit fly's malpighian tubules, which act like a kidney, have a daily rhythm[…].
1997 November 28, Elizabeth Pennisi, “CELL BIOLOGY: Multiple Clocks Keep Time in Fruit Fly Tissues”, in Science, volume 278, number 5343, →DOI, pages 1560–1561:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malpighian tubules | Number=Plur | lexicographic |