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ctenidium

/tɪˈnɪd.i.əm/

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noun

/tɪˈnɪd.i.əm/C2formalscientific
  • ruГребенчатая дыхательная структура, выполняющая функцию жабр у некоторых моллюсков.

A comb-like respiratory structure that functions as the gill in certain mollusks.

  1. Comb-like gillC2formalscientific

    A comb-like respiratory organ found in certain mollusks, functioning as a gill for gas exchange.

    ruГребенчатая жабры

    • The ctenidium of the mollusk is highly efficient at extracting oxygen from water.
    • Marine biologists studied the structure of the ctenidium in various species.
    • The comb-like shape of the ctenidium increases its surface area for respiration.