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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.

Synonyms

  • Dibranchiate Mollusk
  • Dibranch

Hypernyms

  • Cephalopod Mollusk
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