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==Definition==

*''according to Hottinger (2006):''

'''UMBILICAL CANAL SYSTEM''' - umbilical [[interlocular space]] transformed into tubular cavities by various skeletal elements and chamber wall extensions (folia). Commonly modified by local resorption to create a network of communications between the tubular cavities. See also: [[spiral canals]]; [[funnel]].

==See also==
* [[funnel]]
* [[interlocular space]]
* [[spiral canals]]

==References==

Hottinger (2006), [http://paleopolis.rediris.es/cg/CG2006_M02/index.html Illustrated glossary of terms used in foraminiferal research]. [http://paleopolis.rediris.es/cg/uk-index.html Carnets de Géologie], [http://paleopolis.rediris.es/cg/CG2006_M02/index.html Memoir 2], ISSN 1634-0744.

                  

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