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renal tubule +    
Malpighian tubule 
A tubule that extends from the posterior part of the digestive tract which absorbs solutes, water, and wastes from the surrounding hemolymph. Each tubule consists of a single layer of cells that is closed off at the distal end with the proximal end joining the alimentary canal at the junction between the midgut and hindgut[WP,modified].
nephron tubule +  

Synonyms
Related Synonyms: Malphigian tube ;   Malpighian tube ;   tuba Malpighii
Xrefs: BTO:0000810 ;   EFO:0000243 ;   FBbt:00005786 ;   GAID:1228 ;   MAT:0000123 ;   MESH:D008317 ;   MIAA:0000123 ;   SCTID:41055008 ;   TADS:0000163 ;   TGMA:0001038 ;   Wikipedia:Malpighian_tubule
Definition Sources: Wikipedia:Malpighian_tubule_system

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