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external gill

/ɪkˈstɜːrnl ɡɪl/

翻译: 外鳃是某些水生动物(如部分两栖动物和鱼类幼体)的呼吸器官,位于身体外部而非体腔内。

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/ɪkˈstɜːrnl ɡɪl/C1formalscientific
  • zh外鳃是某些水生动物(如部分两栖动物和鱼类幼体)的呼吸器官,位于身体外部而非体腔内。

A respiratory organ found in some aquatic animals, such as certain amphibians and fish larvae, that is located on the outside of the body rather than being enclosed within a cavity.

  1. External gillC1formal

    A respiratory organ found in some aquatic animals, such as certain amphibians and fish larvae, that projects outward from the body and is used for breathing underwater.

    zh外鳃

    • The tadpole developed external gills before its legs appeared.
    • Axolotls retain their external gills throughout their lives.
    • The scientist observed the external gills of the larval salamander under a microscope.