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Gill Slit

Description:

A gill slit is a small opening on the side of a fish's neck that allows water to flow over the gills, enabling the fish to extract oxygen. Gill slits are essential for aquatic respiration and are a distinguishing feature of fish and some other aquatic organisms.

Possible parts of speech:

• Noun: A physical opening on the side of a fish's neck.

Possible senses:

1. A specific anatomical structure found in fish and some other aquatic organisms.

Usages:

1. The gill slits of a salmon are clearly visible when it breathes.

2. The gill slits of sharks are more pronounced compared to other fish species.

3. It is important to study the development of gill slits in embryos to understand their evolution.

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