Spiracle

/ˈspaɪr.ə.kəl/

/ˈspaɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Translation of "spiracle" into Russian

Noun

/ˈspaɪr.ə.kəl/

/ˈspaɪr.ɪ.kəl/

spiracle

spiracles pl

The insect breathes through a spiracle on its abdomen.

Насекомое дышит через дыхальце на своем брюшке.

Additional translations

жаберное отверстие

Noun

/ˈspaɪr.ə.kəl/

/ˈspaɪr.ɪ.kəl/

A small opening on the surface of some animals, such as insects and fish, that allows air to enter the respiratory system.

The spiracle on the side of the shark's head helps it breathe while resting on the ocean floor.

A blowhole or breathing hole, especially in cetaceans like whales and dolphins.

The whale surfaced and expelled a spout of water through its spiracle.