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GREEN GLAND

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Green Gland.

Green Gland - as a noun

One of a pair of glands (believed to have excretory functions) in some crustaceans near the base of the large antennae

Example Sentences

"The green gland in lobsters helps to excrete waste from their bodies."
"In some species of insects, the green gland serves as a filtration system for removing waste."
"The function of the green gland in crustaceans is similar to that of kidneys in vertebrates."
"Researchers are studying the green gland of certain marine organisms for potential medical applications."
"The green gland of horseshoe crabs plays a role in regulating their blood composition."
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