primary branching, open tracheal system

Term ID

GO:0007428

Synonyms

• primary tracheal branching

Definition

Formation of primary branches in the open tracheal system. These form from small groups of cells that migrate out at specific positions, organizing into tubes as they migrate. An example of this is found in Drosophila melanogaster. 29844090

References

Ontology

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