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The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the Malpighian tubule over time, from its formation to the mature structure. A Malpighian tubule is a fine, thin-walled excretory tubule in insects which leads into the posterior part of the gut. [FBbt:00005786, GOC:mtg_kidney_jan10, PMID:19783135]
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