abranchial (Meaning)
Wordnet
abranchial (a)
having no gills
Webster
abranchial (a.)
Abranchiate.
Synonyms & Antonyms of abranchial
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abranchial Sentence Examples
- The abranchial tadpole had to rely on alternative respiratory mechanisms since it lacked gills.
- Marine mammals are abranchial creatures, using lungs instead of gills for breathing.
- The abranchial fish adapted to its freshwater environment by developing alternative means of oxygen intake.
- In the absence of gills, abranchial species have evolved various pulmonary adaptations for survival.
- The amphibian species displayed an abranchial condition, requiring them to surface for air regularly.
- Evolutionary pressures led some terrestrial species to become abranchial, favoring lung development over gills.
- Researchers studied the genetic factors contributing to the abranchial nature of certain aquatic insects.
- Abranchial organisms often possess specialized respiratory structures suited for their specific environments.
- Environmental changes can influence the evolution of abranchial traits in aquatic populations.
- The abranchial nature of certain reptiles allows them to thrive in both aquatic and terrestrial habitats.
FAQs About the word abranchial
having no gillsAbranchiate.
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The abranchial tadpole had to rely on alternative respiratory mechanisms since it lacked gills.
Marine mammals are abranchial creatures, using lungs instead of gills for breathing.
The abranchial fish adapted to its freshwater environment by developing alternative means of oxygen intake.
In the absence of gills, abranchial species have evolved various pulmonary adaptations for survival.
