branchiostegal

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Ancient Greek βράγχιον (bránkhion, “gill (used in the plural)”) + στέγω (stégō, “cover”) +‎ -al

Adjective[edit]

branchiostegal (not comparable)

  1. (zoology) Of or pertaining to the operculum that covers the gill slits of fish

Noun[edit]

branchiostegal (plural branchiostegals)

  1. A branchiostegal ray.
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