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spiracle

/ˈspɪɹəkəl/

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noun

Дыхальце

A pore or opening used (especially by arthropods and some fish) for respiration.

Examples :

"The grasshopper breathed through a tiny spiracle on the side of its abdomen. "

Кузнечик дышал через крошечное дыхальце на боку брюшка.

organ animal physiology biology insect fish anatomy

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noun

Дыхало

The blowhole of a whale, dolphin or other similar species.

Examples :

"The whale surfaced, and we saw a plume of mist erupt from its spiracle. "

Кит всплыл, и мы увидели столб тумана, вырвавшийся из его дыхала.

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Illustration spiracle - Image 1

noun

Дыхальце, отверстие

Any small aperture or vent for air or other fluid.

Examples :

"The grasshopper breathed through a tiny spiracle on the side of its abdomen. "

Кузнечик дышал через крошечное дыхальце на боку брюшка.

biology anatomy physiology organism part animal insect