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noun • One of the tiny pores in the epidermis of a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor pass. • A small opening in a membrane; a surgically constructed opening, especially one in the abdominal wall that permits the passage of waste after a colostomy or ileostomy. • A mouthlike opening, such as the oral cavity of a nematode. • An artificial anus. | ||||||||
| 37% | 9 | Openings on the exoskeleton of insects for breathing | ||||||
noun • a breathing orifice | ||||||||
| 32% | 8 | Thin layers covering the spiracles of insects | ||||||
noun • A covering flap in animals, such as a gill cover. • The lidlike portion of a moss sporangium or of a fruit that detaches to allow the dispersal of spores or seeds. • A gum flap covering (part of) a partially erupted tooth, usually a wisdom tooth. • A structure which serves as a cover or lid. | ||||||||
Insects Spiracles Crossword Clue
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STOMATA which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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STOMATA
Updated: October 10, 2023
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| New York Times27 Jun 1987 | Across 59 | |
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7 | Thin layers covering the spiracles of insects |
