👉 Peritrechus is a genus in the family Myriocarpaceae, which includes a single species known as Peritrechus gigas. It is characterized by its large, well-developed tracheids (tracheal tubes) that extend from the end of the tongue to the base of the throat and are lined with epithelial cells called myospermia. These tracheids play crucial roles in the development and function of the respiratory system, including the production of m
