green gland

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Noun green gland has 1 sense

green gland - one of a pair of glands (believed to have excretory functions) in some crustaceans near the base of the large antennae
--₁ is a kind of gland, secretory organ, secretor, secreter
--₁ is a part of crustacean

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Green Gland

Description:

A green gland refers to a specific organ found in some invertebrates such as crustaceans, notably lobsters and crayfish. It is a pair of excretory organs located in the head region and is primarily responsible for filtering waste products from the body.

Sample sentences:

The green gland in a lobster functions as a kidney, eliminating metabolic waste from its system.
In crayfish, the green gland regulates the balance of salt and water in the body.
Researchers are studying the function and role of the green gland in various crustacean species.

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