branchias

[US]/ˈbrænkiəs/
[UK]/bræŋkˈiːəs/

Translation

n.Respiratory organs in aquatic animals, consisting of feathery filaments that extract oxygen from water.

Phrases & Collocations

lung branchias

insect branchias

branchias gills

fish branchias

amphibian branchias

marine branchias

aquatic branchias

branchias structure

branchias function

branchias anatomy

Example Sentences

fish use their branchias to extract oxygen from water.

branchias are essential for aquatic respiration.

some amphibians have both lungs and branchias.

the branchias of the crab are located under its shell.

branchias can vary significantly among different species.

researchers study branchias to understand fish evolution.

branchias play a crucial role in the aquatic food chain.

some species adapt their branchias to different environments.

branchias can be affected by water pollution.

understanding branchias helps in fish farming practices.

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