abranchiata
|a-bran-chi-a-ta|
C2
/ˌæbrænˈkiːətə/
without gills
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abranchiata' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'abranchiatum,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'branchia' meant 'gills.'
Historical Evolution
'abranchiatum' transformed into the modern English word 'abranchiata.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without gills,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a taxonomic group of animals that lack gills.
The abranchiata are distinguished by their lack of gills.
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Last updated: 2025/04/05 17:06