isobranchiate
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/ˌaɪsoʊˈbræŋkiət/
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/ˌaɪsəˈbræŋkiət/
equal gills
Etymology
'isobranchiate' originates from Greek, specifically the elements 'isos' and 'branchia', where 'iso-' meant 'equal' and 'branchia' meant 'gills'.
'isobranchiate' was formed in New Latin/scientific usage from Greek roots ('isos' + 'branchia') and entered modern English as a technical zoological adjective describing gill morphology.
Initially, it meant 'having equal gills' in technical descriptions, and this specialized meaning has been retained in modern scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having gills that are equal in form or size; characterized by gills of uniform structure (used in zoological descriptions).
The isobranchiate specimens displayed gills of uniform size along the thoracic segments.
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Last updated: 2025/09/16 17:10