aerobranchiate
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/ˌɛəroʊˈbræŋkiˌeɪt/
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/ˌeərəʊˈbræŋkiˌeɪt/
air-exposed gills
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerobranchiate' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aero-' meaning 'air' and 'branchia' meaning 'gills'.
Historical Evolution
'aero-' combined with 'branchia' in scientific Latin to form 'aerobranchiate', used in biological contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having air-exposed gills', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having gills that are exposed to the air.
The aerobranchiate nature of certain amphibians allows them to breathe both in water and on land.
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Last updated: 2025/05/19 00:21