opisthopulmonate (Meaning)

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opisthopulmonate (a.)

Having the pulmonary sac situated posteriorly; -- said of certain air-breathing Mollusca.

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

Opisthopulmonate snails are characterized by having their lungs located behind the heart.
The Opisthopulmonata is the largest taxonomic group of land snails, representing over 90% of all known species.
Opisthopulmonate lungs are lined with a highly vascularized and folded tissue called the lung epithelium.
Opisthopulmonate snails have evolved diverse adaptations for respiration, such as having multiple lungs or specialized respiratory structures.
The lung cavity in opisthopulmonates is typically partitioned by a septum, separating it into two chambers.
Opisthopulmonate snails are found in a wide range of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and deserts.
Some opisthopulmonate species are highly specialized for life in arid environments, with adaptations such as the ability to store water in their lungs.
Opisthopulmonate snails play important roles in nutrient cycling and soil aeration in terrestrial ecosystems.
The study of opisthopulmonate biology has contributed significantly to our understanding of respiratory physiology in land snails.
The diversity and adaptations of opisthopulmonate snails have fascinated scientists and collectors for centuries.

Having the pulmonary sac situated posteriorly; -- said of certain air-breathing Mollusca.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Opisthopulmonate snails are characterized by having their lungs located behind the heart.

The Opisthopulmonata is the largest taxonomic group of land snails, representing over 90% of all known species.

Opisthopulmonate lungs are lined with a highly vascularized and folded tissue called the lung epithelium.

Opisthopulmonate snails have evolved diverse adaptations for respiration, such as having multiple lungs or specialized respiratory structures.