branchial basket

gill basket

The network-like non-segmented cartilaginous skeleton of the gill region of Petromyzontiformes and Holocephali, connected to the heart and surrounding respiratory tissue.

Type Organ
Body System Respiratory
Parent Structure neural crest-derived structure
Latin Name gill basket

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the branchial basket?
The network-like non-segmented cartilaginous skeleton of the gill region of Petromyzontiformes and Holocephali, connected to the heart and surrounding respiratory tissue.
What body system is the branchial basket part of?
The branchial basket is part of the Respiratory.
What is the Latin name for the branchial basket?
The Latin name for the branchial basket is gill basket.

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