Term Name: spiracle (sensu Vertebrata)
Synonyms: vertebrate spiracle
Definition: A small hole behind each eye that opens to the mouth in some fish. In the primitive jawless fish the first gill opening immediately behind the mouth is essentially similar to the other gill openings.
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0010019]

Relationships
develops from: pharyngeal arch 1
is part of: respiratory system
is a type of: structure with developmental contribution from neural crest surface structure