North American Tadpoles

Spiracle




The external opening for exit of water from the opercular chamber

Dual-paired, lateral or ventrolateral (shown) spiracles

Medioventral-single, medioventral spiracle on chest or near vent (shown)

Sinistral-single, lateral spiracle on left side of body



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