epibranchial (Meaning)
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epibranchial (a.)
Pertaining to the segment between the ceratobranchial and pharyngobranchial in a branchial arch.
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epibranchial (n.)
An epibranchial cartilage or bone.
Synonyms & Antonyms of epibranchial
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epibranchial Sentence Examples
- The epibranchial organ of the fish is responsible for producing mucus to protect the gills.
- The epibranchial bone is a thin, flat bone that forms the upper part of the gill arch in fish.
- Epibranchial cartilages are small cartilages that help to support the gill arches in fish.
- The epibranchial artery is a major artery that supplies blood to the gills in fish.
- The epibranchial nerve is a nerve that supplies sensation to the gills in fish.
- Epibranchial muscles are small muscles that help to move the gills in fish.
- Epibranchial glands are small glands that produce mucus to lubricate the gills in fish.
- Epibranchial cells are specialized cells that help to transport oxygen from the water to the bloodstream in fish.
- Epibranchial filaments are small, feathery structures that increase the surface area of the gills in fish, allowing for more efficient oxygen uptake.
- Epibranchial structures can vary significantly across different fish species, reflecting adaptations to different aquatic environments.
FAQs About the word epibranchial
Pertaining to the segment between the ceratobranchial and pharyngobranchial in a branchial arch., An epibranchial cartilage or bone.
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The epibranchial organ of the fish is responsible for producing mucus to protect the gills.
The epibranchial bone is a thin, flat bone that forms the upper part of the gill arch in fish.
Epibranchial cartilages are small cartilages that help to support the gill arches in fish.
The epibranchial artery is a major artery that supplies blood to the gills in fish.
