terminal cell fate specification, open tracheal system
The process in which a cell in an open tracheal system becomes capable of differentiating autonomously into a terminal cell in an environment that is neutral with respect to the developmental pathway; upon specification, the cell fate can be reversed. Terminal cells send long and bifurcated hollow branches toward target tissues to allow oxygen exchange.
GO:0035153
epithelial cell type specification, open tracheal system
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terminal cell fate specification
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