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Results for “labyrinth organ”

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  • labyrinth organ

    Highly folded, vascularised, suprabranchial accessory breathing organ formed via extension of the first epibranchial bone and used to respire atmospheric oxygen. Found in all members of the freshwater fish suborder Anabantoidei.

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  • labyrinth fish

    Any member of the freshwater fish suborder Anabantoidei, characterised by possession of a labyrinth organ.

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