metabranchial (Meaning)
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metabranchial (a.)
Of or pertaining to the lobe of the carapace of crabs covering the posterior branchiae.
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Of or pertaining to the lobe of the carapace of crabs covering the posterior branchiae.
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The metabranchial area of the pharynx is home to specialized structures called pharyngeal teeth.
Metabranchial cysts are rare congenital anomalies that arise from remnants of the pharyngeal arches.
Metabranchial clefts, which normally close during embryonic development, can persist as branchial fistulas if they fail to fuse.
Metabranchial derivatives contribute to the formation of the face, neck, and upper respiratory tract.
