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ctenidium

/tɪˈnɪd.i.əm/

翻译: 栉鳃,某些软体动物(如双壳类、腹足类)体内呈梳齿状或羽毛状的呼吸器官,行使鳃的功能。

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noun

/tɪˈnɪd.i.əm/C2formalscientific
  • zh栉鳃,某些软体动物(如双壳类、腹足类)体内呈梳齿状或羽毛状的呼吸器官,行使鳃的功能。

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.

    zh栉鳃

    • 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.