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Malpighian tubule

Malpighian tubule noun: 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.

Noun

Malpighian tubule (plural Malpighian tubules)

  1. 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

Malpighian tubule meaning in Tamil

Malpighian tubule in Tamil

மல்பீசியின் சிறுகுழாய்

Forms of Malpighian tubule

pluralMalpighian tubules

Origin of Malpighian tubule

From Marcello Malpighi (1628-1694).

Questions about Malpighian tubule

What does Malpighian tubule mean?
Malpighian tubule means 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.
What is Malpighian tubule in Tamil?
Malpighian tubule in Tamil is மல்பீசியின் சிறுகுழாய். See Malpighian tubule meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is Malpighian tubule?
Malpighian tubule is a noun.
What is the plural of Malpighian tubule?
The plural of Malpighian tubule is Malpighian tubules.

Words near Malpighian tubule in the dictionary

  1. Malpighian cells
  2. Malpighian corpuscle
  3. Malpighian corpuscles
  4. Malpighian layer
  5. Malpighian layers
  6. Malpighian tubule
  7. Malpighian tubules
  8. malpighias
  9. malpigmentation
  10. malpitte
  11. malplaced

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