"green gland" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: green glands [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} green gland (plural green glands)
  1. (biology, zoology) One of a pair of excretory organs, found in some crustaceans, particularly decapods like crayfish, that function similarly to a kidney. Categories (topical): Biology, Zoology Synonyms: antennal gland
    Sense id: en-green_gland-en-noun-VZe-Ihvm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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