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Results for “gill filament”

Ichthyological terms, not general ones.

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  • gill filament

    Comb-like lamellae found in the gills, through which oxygen is extracted and carbon dioxide expelled.

    Used in 38 profiles

  • gill arch

    Bony or cartilaginous arch in the pharynx to which the gill filaments and rakers are attached.

    Used in 162 profiles

  • gill chamber

    Chambers located on either side of the head into which the gill filaments project.

    Used in 2 profiles