Invertebrate Circulation 無脊椎動物 (insects) Flashcards
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Dorsal Vessel
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A longitudinal blood vessel in insects that pumps haemolymph from the posterior to the anterior of the body.
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Haemolymph
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The circulatory fluid in open circulatory systems (e.g., insects), which directly bathes tissues instead of being enclosed in blood vessels.
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Haemocoel
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The body cavity in invertebrates where haemolymph is circulated.
4
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Tubular Heart
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A simple heart structure found in invertebrates like insects, responsible for moving haemolymph.
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Ostia
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Small openings in the insect heart that allow haemolymph to enter.
