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branchial arch
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun branchial arch has 1 sense
  1. gill arch, branchial arch, gill bar - one of the bony or cartilaginous arches on each side of the pharynx that support the gills of fishes and aquatic amphibians
    --1 is a kind of structure, anatomical structure, complex body part, bodily structure, body structure

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Branchial Arch

Definition:

Noun: A successive pair of embryonic arches or ridges on each side of the neck region in vertebrate embryos, which develop into the highly specialized structures like jaws, gills, and several important craniofacial muscles.

Senses:

  1. The branchial arches are essential embryonic structures in vertebrate development.
  2. Branchial arches give rise to various crucial craniofacial features such as the jaws and gills.
  3. Branchial arches also play a significant role in forming important muscles in the head and neck region.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The formation of the branchial arches is a critical stage during vertebrate embryonic development.
  2. Sharks possess multiple branchial arches, allowing them to efficiently extract oxygen from water through their gills.
  3. The muscles responsible for chewing and biting are derived from the branchial arches.

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