peribranchial Antonyms
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Meaning of peribranchial
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peribranchial (a.)
Surrounding the branchiae; as, a peribranchial cavity.
Around the bronchi or bronchial tubes; as, the peribronchial lymphatics.
peribranchial Sentence Examples
- The peribranchial spaces of aquatic animals are filled with water and serve for respiration.
- The peribranchial vessels in the gills of fish carry oxygenated blood.
- The peribranchial cavity of a mussel is lined with ciliated cells that help filter out food particles.
- The peribranchial glands of some animals secrete mucus to lubricate the gills and protect them from pathogens.
- The peribranchial septum separates the peribranchial cavity from the mantle cavity in mollusks.
- The peribranchial siphon of some animals allows for the intake and expulsion of water for respiration.
- The peribranchial heart of tunicates is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.
- The peribranchial muscle of bivalve mollusks is used to open and close the shell.
- The peribranchial nerves of some animals are involved in regulating gill function.
- The peribranchial region of the body is crucial for the respiration and survival of many aquatic animals.
FAQs About the word peribranchial
Surrounding the branchiae; as, a peribranchial cavity., Around the bronchi or bronchial tubes; as, the peribronchial lymphatics.
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The peribranchial spaces of aquatic animals are filled with water and serve for respiration.
The peribranchial vessels in the gills of fish carry oxygenated blood.
The peribranchial cavity of a mussel is lined with ciliated cells that help filter out food particles.
The peribranchial glands of some animals secrete mucus to lubricate the gills and protect them from pathogens.
