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Meaning of unibranchiate
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unibranchiate (a.)
Having but one gill, as certain molluscs.
unibranchiate Sentence Examples
- The unibranchiate gastropods, such as limpets and snails, have only one gill.
- Unibranchiate mollusks are characterized by their single gill, which is used for respiration.
- The unibranchiate mantle cavity is located on the left side of the body.
- Unibranchiate snails often have asymmetrical shells due to the presence of a single gill.
- The unibranchiate gastropod Haliotis has a beautiful iridescent shell.
- Unibranchiate gastropods have a wide distribution, ranging from marine to freshwater environments.
- The unibranchiate gill is a primary site for gas exchange in mollusks.
- Unibranchiate cephalopods, such as squids and cuttlefish, have a unique respiratory system involving a single gill.
- The unibranchiate respiratory system of mollusks is highly efficient, allowing them to extract oxygen from water or air.
- Unibranchiate mollusks are important components of marine and freshwater ecosystems, serving as both predators and prey.
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Having but one gill, as certain molluscs.
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The unibranchiate gastropods, such as limpets and snails, have only one gill.
Unibranchiate mollusks are characterized by their single gill, which is used for respiration.
The unibranchiate mantle cavity is located on the left side of the body.
Unibranchiate snails often have asymmetrical shells due to the presence of a single gill.
