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branquia

gill

noun BRAHN-kyah Rare

Origin: From Latin branchia, from Greek brankhia 'gills'.

Usage Note

Branquia refers to the respiratory organ of fish and aquatic invertebrates. It is almost always used in the plural branquias. The adjective branquial (as in arco branquial, branchial arch) is used in anatomy and evolutionary biology. Not to be confused with agalla, a regional synonym.

Examples

"Los peces respiran a través de sus branquias."

Natural Translation

Fish breathe through their gills.

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