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ctenidium

/tɪˈnɪd.i.əm/

Traducción: Órgano respiratorio en forma de peine que actúa como branquia en algunos moluscos.

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/tɪˈnɪd.i.əm/

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

  • 🇪🇸Órgano respiratorio en forma de peine que actúa como branquia en algunos moluscos.
  1. Comb-like gill C2 formal scientific

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

    • 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.

    🇪🇸ctenidio