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Noun branchia has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebBranchiaNoun (plural: branchiae)Definition: In biology, referring to the gill or gills of a fish or other aquatic organisms. Example Sentence: The branchiae of the trout allow it to extract oxygen from the water. Noun (plural: branchiae)Definition: A respiratory organ found in many invertebrate animals, such as crustaceans and mollusks, which is used to extract oxygen from water. Example Sentence: The crab relies on its branchiae for respiration as it lives in an aquatic habitat. Noun (plural: branchiae)Definition: The gill-bearing structure in the larvae of some amphibians and invertebrates. Example Sentence: During its larval stage, the frog uses branchiae to breathe in the water until it undergoes metamorphosis. Noun (plural: branchiae)Definition: In botany, a structure resembling or being a branch, especially one bearing leaves, flowers, or fruits. Example Sentence: The cherry tree had several branches covered in beautiful blossoms. | ||||
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