What does branchia mean?
Definitions for branchia
ˈbræŋ ki ə; -kiˌibranchi·a
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Princeton's WordNet
gill, branchianoun
respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water
Wiktionary
branchianoun
A gill or other organ having the same function.
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branchia
Branchia is a zoological term, commonly referring to the gills or respiratory organ in aquatic animals, especially in fishes and amphibians, used for breathing and excreting metabolic waste. It helps in extracting oxygen dissolved in water while eliminating carbon dioxide.
Webster Dictionary
Branchianoun
a gill; a respiratory organ for breathing the air contained in water, such as many aquatic and semiaquatic animals have
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Anagrams for branchia »
bra chain
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of branchia in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of branchia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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