ceratobranchia Synonyms
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ceratobranchia Meaning
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ceratobranchia (n. pl.)
A group of nudibranchiate Mollusca having on the back papilliform or branched organs serving as gills.
ceratobranchia Sentence Examples
- Ceratobranchia, also known as cerata, are specialized structures found in certain marine mollusks.
- The ceratobranchia of nudibranchs play a crucial role in respiration and defense.
- These ceratobranchia are often brightly colored and serve as a warning to predators due to their toxicity.
- Nudibranchs use their ceratobranchia to extract oxygen from the water as they lack gills.
- The intricate branching patterns of ceratobranchia maximize surface area for efficient gas exchange.
- Some species of sea slugs possess highly branched ceratobranchia for increased respiratory capacity.
- Ceratobranchia can be retracted into the body of the nudibranch for protection when threatened.
- Researchers study the structure and function of ceratobranchia to understand the adaptations of these marine organisms.
- Ceratobranchia are among the distinguishing features used for species identification in nudibranch taxonomy.
- Understanding the role of ceratobranchia in nudibranch ecology is essential for conservation efforts in marine environments.
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A group of nudibranchiate Mollusca having on the back papilliform or branched organs serving as gills.
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Ceratobranchia, also known as cerata, are specialized structures found in certain marine mollusks.
The ceratobranchia of nudibranchs play a crucial role in respiration and defense.
These ceratobranchia are often brightly colored and serve as a warning to predators due to their toxicity.
Nudibranchs use their ceratobranchia to extract oxygen from the water as they lack gills.
