Ctenidium (Noun)
Meaning
Comb-like respiratory structure serving as the gill of certain mollusks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ctenidium of the oyster filters small particles from the water, providing the necessary oxygen for respiration.
- The structure and function of the ctenidium in certain mollusks are similar to those of the gills in fish.
- Ctenidia are used by various mollusks, including bivalves and gastropods, to facilitate gas exchange.
- Each ctenidium consists of a series of folded lamellae that provide a large surface area for gas exchange.
- In certain species of clams, the ctenidium is a key component of the mollusk's overall respiratory system.