Dibranchiate (Noun)
Meaning
Cephalopods having two gills.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Cephalopods, including octopuses and squids, possess a dibranchiate respiratory system characterized by two pairs of gills for oxygen exchange.
- The dibranchiate anatomy of cephalopods, where two gills separate the inhalant and exhalant respiratory currents, aids in efficient oxygenation.
- In dibranchiate cephalopods, like squid, the gills' internal location, with two distinct gill pairs, protects them from gill damage.
- Cephalopods, having a dibranchiate system, feature gills that are usually supported by one pair of thin and folded interbranchial septa holding two gill pairs.
- These marine creatures, known for their dibranchiate features, or possessing two gills, allow for improved gas exchange and respiration in oxygen-poor environments.