Term Name:	terminal branching, open tracheal system
Synonyms:	terminal branching of trachea, cytoplasmic projection extension
Definition:	Formation of terminal branches in the open tracheal system. These are long cytoplasmic extensions that form fine tubules that transport oxygen directly to the tissues. An example of the process is found in Drosophila melanogaster.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0007430]    QuickGO    AmiGO