The process whose specific outcome is the progression of an open tracheal system over time, from its formation to the mature structure. An open tracheal system is a respiratory system, a branched network of epithelial tubes that supplies oxygen to target tissues via spiracles. An example of this is found in Drosophila melanogaster.
Source:PMID:8625828,
GOC:mtg_sensu
Comment
See also the fly_anatomy.ontology term 'tracheal system ; FBbt:00005024'.