subclass dibranchiata (Meaning)

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subclass dibranchiata (n)

comprising all living cephalopods except the family Nautilidae: the orders Octopoda (octopuses) and Decapoda (squids and cuttlefish)

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

The subclass dibranchiata encompasses all fish species that have only two gills, located behind the head.
Dibranchiata includes two infraclasses: elasmobranchs and holocephalans.
Elasmobranchs, such as sharks, rays, and skates, are characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and five to seven gill slits.
Holocephalans, represented by ratfish and rabbitfish, have a cartilaginous skeleton and a single gill slit on each side of the head.
Dibranchiata species are found in various marine environments, from shallow coastal waters to deep oceanic trenches.
Their distinctive gill arrangement allows them to extract oxygen even in low-oxygenated conditions.
Dibranchiata fish play a crucial role in marine ecosystems, acting as both predators and prey.
The study of dibranchiata is essential for understanding the diversity and evolution of fish species.
Dibranchiata species exhibit a wide range of morphological and physiological adaptations that enable them to thrive in different habitats.
The conservation of dibranchiata populations is vital to maintain the health and balance of marine ecosystems.

comprising all living cephalopods except the family Nautilidae: the orders Octopoda (octopuses) and Decapoda (squids and cuttlefish)

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The subclass dibranchiata encompasses all fish species that have only two gills, located behind the head.

Dibranchiata includes two infraclasses: elasmobranchs and holocephalans.

Elasmobranchs, such as sharks, rays, and skates, are characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and five to seven gill slits.

Holocephalans, represented by ratfish and rabbitfish, have a cartilaginous skeleton and a single gill slit on each side of the head.