zygobranchiate (Meaning)
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zygobranchiate (a.)
Of or pertaining to the Zygobranchia.
Synonyms & Antonyms of zygobranchiate
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zygobranchiate Sentence Examples
- Zygobranchiate crustaceans, such as lobsters and crayfish, have gill filaments arranged in a W-shape.
- The zygobranchiate condition allows for efficient oxygen exchange in aquatic environments.
- Zygobranchiate crabs, like the blue crab, have flattened gills due to their adapted shape.
- The paired, zygobranchiate gills of shrimp facilitate respiration in both marine and freshwater habitats.
- Hermit crabs, despite their diverse lifestyles, all possess zygobranchiate gills suitable for their aquatic or semi-aquatic existence.
- The zygobranchiate gills of isopods are protected by a fold of the carapace, enhancing their durability.
- Zygobranchiate barnacles have elongated gills that extend beyond their shells, increasing their surface area for oxygen uptake.
- The asymmetrical zygobranchiate gills of krill play a crucial role in their filter-feeding mechanism.
- Some zygobranchiate crustaceans, like squat lobsters, have gills located on their pleopods rather than on their thoracic legs.
- The zygobranchiate structure of gills in certain marine insects, such as stygobiontic amphipods, allows them to adapt to life in extreme environments.
FAQs About the word zygobranchiate
Of or pertaining to the Zygobranchia.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Zygobranchiate crustaceans, such as lobsters and crayfish, have gill filaments arranged in a W-shape.
The zygobranchiate condition allows for efficient oxygen exchange in aquatic environments.
Zygobranchiate crabs, like the blue crab, have flattened gills due to their adapted shape.
The paired, zygobranchiate gills of shrimp facilitate respiration in both marine and freshwater habitats.
