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gill opening

branchial aperture

Anatomical space that is the external opening of a gill slit connecting the pharyngeal cavity to the exterior. Gill opening is usually paired and located on the lateral or ventral surfaces of the head.

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Typ Organ
Körpersystem Respiratory
Übergeordnete Struktur anatomical space
Lateinischer Name branchial aperture

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the gill opening?

Anatomical space that is the external opening of a gill slit connecting the pharyngeal cavity to the exterior. Gill opening is usually paired and located on the lateral or ventral surfaces of the head.

What body system is the gill opening part of?

The gill opening is part of the Respiratory.

What is the Latin name for the gill opening?

The Latin name for the gill opening is branchial aperture.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:2002057 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.