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Branchiate

Definition:

Adjective: Possessing gills or undergoing respiration through gills.

Verb: To develop and use gills for respiration.

Noun: An organism that has or uses gills for respiration.

Senses:

Sense 1: Adjective - Relating to the possession of gills.

Sense 2: Verb - The act of developing gills for respiration.

Sense 3: Noun - An organism with gills.

Examples:

Adjective: The branchiate fish can extract oxygen from water through its gills.

Verb: During its metamorphosis, the tadpole will branchiate and develop gills.

Noun: Sharks are excellent branchiates, relying on their gills for breathing.

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