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The process whose specific outcome is the progression of an open tracheal system over time, from its formation to the mature structure. An open tracheal system is a respiratory system, a branched network of epithelial tubes that supplies oxygen to target tissues via spiracles. An example of this is found in Drosophila melanogaster. The progression of the respiratory system over time from its formation to its mature structure. The respiratory system carries out respiratory gaseous exchange. The projection of branches of an open tracheal system towards their target tissues. An example of this is found in Drosophila melanogaster. The process by which the anatomical structures of a tube are generated and organized. Morphogenesis pertains to the creation of form. Epithelial and endothelial tubes transport gases, liquids and cells from one site to another and form the basic structure of many organs and tissues, with tube shape and organization varying from the single-celled excretory organ in Caenorhabditis elegans to the branching trees of the mammalian kidney and insect tracheal system. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of a tube over time, from its initial formation to a mature structure. Epithelial and endothelial tubes transport gases, liquids and cells from one site to another and form the basic structure of many organs and tissues including lung and trachea, kidney, the mammary gland, the vascular system and the gastrointestinal and urinary-genital tracts. The process by which anatomical structures are generated and organized. Morphogenesis pertains to the creation of form.

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GO TERM SUMMARY
Name: tracheal outgrowth, open tracheal system
Acc: GO:0007426
Aspect: Biological Process
Desc: The projection of branches of an open tracheal system towards their target tissues. An example of this is found in Drosophila melanogaster.
Proteins in PDR annotated with:
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INTERACTIVE GO GRAPH

GO:0007426 - tracheal outgrowth, open tracheal system (interactive image map)
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