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Malpighian tubule |
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Malpighian tubule [mal′pig·ē·ən ′tü‚byül] (invertebrate zoology) Any of the blind tubes that open into the posterior portion of the gut in most insects and certain other arthropods and excrete matter or secrete substances such as silk. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Temperature-shocked larvae (positive controls) showed a maximum [beta]-galactosidase activity in all the tissues except Malpighian tubules (Figure 2B). |
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