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Dibranchia (Noun)

Meaning

Comprising all living cephalopods except the family Nautilidae: the orders Octopoda (octopuses) and Decapoda (squids and cuttlefish).

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Dibranchia is a group of cephalopods that includes both octopuses and squids, all of which have two gills for respiration.
  • Cephalopods classified as dibranchia exhibit a remarkable range of diversity in their habitats and behavior.
  • The majority of living cephalopods fall under the dibranchia category, as they possess two gills for extracting oxygen from the water.
  • In dibranchia, the absence of an internal shell is notable, with only a few exceptions, such as the cuttlebone in cuttlefish.
  • Dibranchia is home to some of the most intelligent invertebrates on the planet, including the iconic giant Pacific octopus and various species of squid.

Synonyms

  • Subclass Dibranchiata
  • Dibranchiata
  • Subclass Dibranchia

Hypernyms

  • Class
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