tracheobranchlae (Meaning)
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tracheobranchlae (pl.)
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tracheobranchlae Sentence Examples
- The aquatic larvae of many insects, such as dragonflies and damselflies, possess tracheobranchiae to facilitate gaseous exchange in water.
- Tracheobranchiae are thin, filamentous structures that extend from the body of the larva and are covered in a network of tiny blood vessels.
- Oxygen dissolved in the water diffuses into the blood vessels of the tracheobranchiae, while carbon dioxide diffuses out.
- The number and size of tracheobranchiae vary depending on the insect species and its oxygen requirements.
- In some aquatic insects, tracheobranchiae are present only during the larval stage, while in others they persist into adulthood.
- Certain insect larvae, like mayflies and stoneflies, have tracheobranchiae that are specialized for collecting oxygen from fast-flowing waters.
- The tracheobranchiae of midge larvae, also known as bloodworms, are often bright red due to the presence of hemoglobin, which enhances oxygen absorption.
- Some aquatic insect larvae, such as caddisflies, construct protective cases around their tracheobranchiae to shield them from predators and debris.
- The loss of tracheobranchiae in some insect species indicates an adaptation to terrestrial habitats where air-breathing systems are more efficient.
- Tracheobranchiae are an example of how insects have evolved diverse respiratory mechanisms to thrive in different aquatic and terrestrial environments.
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The aquatic larvae of many insects, such as dragonflies and damselflies, possess tracheobranchiae to facilitate gaseous exchange in water.
Tracheobranchiae are thin, filamentous structures that extend from the body of the larva and are covered in a network of tiny blood vessels.
Oxygen dissolved in the water diffuses into the blood vessels of the tracheobranchiae, while carbon dioxide diffuses out.
The number and size of tracheobranchiae vary depending on the insect species and its oxygen requirements.
