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gill raker [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
  • Respiratory System
  • Fish
DEF

[A] bony, finger-like projection of the gill arch on the opposite side [of] the red gill filaments which functions in retaining food organisms ...

CONT

In most elasmobranchs, gill rakers are either absent or are small and knob-like and likely serve to protect the gills during feeding.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
  • Appareil respiratoire
  • Poissons
DEF

Papille en forme d'épine située sur le bord interne des arcs branchiaux des poissons.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Anatomía animal
  • Aparato respiratorio
  • Peces
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