1) Arachnid anatomy
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A book lung is a type of respiration organ used for atmospheric gas exchange that is found in arachnids, such as scorpions and spiders. Each of these organs is found inside a ventral abdominal, air-filled cavity (atrium) and connects with the surroundings through a small opening for the purpose of respiration. Book lungs are not related to the lun...
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form of respiratory organ found in certain air-breathing arachnid arthropods (scorpions and some spiders). Each book lung consists of a series of ... [4 related articles]
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A respiratory cavity containing a series of leaflike folds.
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A set of soft overlapping flaps, covered up by a plate on the abdomen, through which oxygen is taken up and carbon dioxide given off. Characteristic of many terrestrial arachnids such as scorpions and spiders.
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A set of soft overlapping flaps, covered up by a plate on the abdomen, through which oxygen is taken up and carbon dioxide given off. Characteristic of many terrestrial arachnids such as scorpions and spiders.
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n] - organ in many arachnids containing many thin folds of membrane resembling the leaves of a book
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An air-filled cavity, containing stacks of blood-filled leaves, opening on the underside of the abdomen.
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the main respiratory organ in many arachnids.
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noun organ in many arachnids containing many thin folds of membrane resembling the leaves of a book
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a simple type of lung found in spiders and scorpions. Easily seen on the underside of both
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the respiratory organ of a spider, scorpion, or other arachnid, composed of thin, membranous structures arranged like the leaves of a book.
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