Grasshopper And Insect Respiratory System #4
by Mikkel Juul Jensen / Science Photo Library
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Grasshopper And Insect Respiratory System #4
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Mikkel Juul Jensen / Science Photo Library
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Grasshopper and insect respiratory system, illustration. Structures called tracheae and spiracles form an insect's respiratory system. The spiracles are the openings to the tracheae (airways), which branch throughout the insect's body. Tracheae are continuous with the epidermis, and are thus made of chitin, and reinforced with bands of chitin. The tracheae branch into smaller units (tracheoles) to reach the cells, allowing oxygen to diffuse in and carbon dioxide to diffuse out. Internal air sacs also help bring oxygen to body tissues. For this illustration without labels, see image C048/2738.
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February 18th, 2021
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