apneustic
[ ap-noo-stik, -nyoo- ]
/ æpˈnu stɪk, -ˈnyu- /
adjective Entomology.
having no open spiracles, as the tracheal systems of certain aquatic insect larvae.
Words nearby apneustic
apmt., apnea, apneic pause, apneumia, apneusis, apneustic, apneustic breathing, apnoea, apo, apo-, apoapsis
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Examples from the Web for apneustic
Apneustic: without an open tracheal system; respiration is through the skin or through tracheal gills.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith
British Dictionary definitions for apneustic
apneustic
/ (æpˈnuːstɪk) /
adjective
of or relating to apneusis
(of certain animals) having no specialized organs for respiration
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